Nine-year-old Hannah doesn't know what to expect when her large family moves from the town they've always lived in to an isolated lighthouse on the rugged Newfoundland coast. What she discovers is a life filled with wonder, adventure—and danger.

As Hannah grows into a young lady, she's determined to make the best life possible, but she's beset by challenges. Facing everything from the fury of Mother Nature to illness and the Great Depression, Hannah must find the strength to follow her dreams. When a stunning loss upends her world, Hannah decides to take a bold step in a new direction—but at what cost?

In the spirit of Little House on the Prairie and Anne of Green Gables, this novel of a spirited girl growing into a strong woman is based on a true story.