Once upon a time, in a jungle deep in the heart of Africa, along the tributaries of the Zambezi River, there lived four woodchuck friends: Woody, Chucky, Cheezy, and Pastrami. Even at their young age, they somehow knew that their special bond would last a lifetime. It was a magical time, and a magical village. A Moral Tail: The Life and Times of Woodchuck Village chronicles the lives of four woodchucks as they journey through the years and each discover their true calling. This book is written by Robert Paul Schilit and published posthumously by his daughters.