When Cousin Becky arrives at the Trent household, she comes with nothing but grief: her brother has died and she has nowhere else to go. The Trents aren't wealthy. They've known hard times and understand what it means to do without. Yet they open their modest door to her without hesitation. Young Roger Trent struggles with a quick temper, especially after witnessing his cousin Edgar's cruelty toward a dog. Through the novel, we watch this family navigate their own challenges while extending grace to others. Wealthier relatives like Aunt Janie look down on the Trents' modest circumstances, but the family maintains its dignity and warmth. This is a story about people who have little yet give abundantly, and about what it truly means to champion one another.
