In the heart of the South Dakota prairie, Annie Elfrida McLane lives in a quaint little brown house with her widowed father and her beloved grandmother. Isolated from other children and lacking a school, Annie often battles loneliness, finding solace in her loyal black cat, Silvertip, and the farm animals that surround her. As summer approaches and her sixth birthday nears, Annie discovers an injured prairie dog caught in a trap. Despite the fear it instills in other creatures, she nurtures it and builds a cozy home for her newfound friend. But as the prairie dog finds its way back to the wild, Annie embarks on a journey filled with adventure and unexpected companionship. (Michele Eaton)