'The yaraan tree soared up into the sky.It was as tall as five trees. The topmost branches were so far away that they could hardly be seen, and indeed there were times when they were hidden from sight by low-lying clouds. It was here that Mullian the Eagle-hawk lived with is wife Moodai the Possum, his mother-in-law Moodai, who was also a Possum, and Butterga the Flying Squirrel.' (Introduction)