Pettranella is excited at the prospect of homesteading with her parents but saddened to leave her aged grandmother. She promises to plant the seeds Grandmother gave her when they arrive, but the seeds are accidentally lost. Pettranella is heartbroken, but when spring arrives she discovers her new home has a surprise for her -- she has kept her promise to her grandmother after all. Ann Blades's lovely illustrations help bring to life Betty Waterton's moving story of family and change.