Nancy is helping Ni Ni (Grandma) when a letter arrives from China. Ni Ni grows sad when she reads that her childhood home is being torn down, along with the chrysanthemum-filled garden and fish pond she always loved. After Nancy wins two goldfish at the summer fair, she comes up with an idea to keep Ni Ni's memories alive. Nancy gets to work the next morning and as the surprise takes shape, the familiar beauty of home brings the entire family together. This book shows how a young girl can make a difference in the lives of people she loves.