Every summer, when Sora's halmoni, or grandmother, visits from South Korea, the two spend their days at the beach, searching for the most beautiful shells. While Sora likes to keep the shells to add to her collection, Halmoni always leaves the best shell for someone else to find and treasure.

When summer ends, Halmoni returns home and Sora starts school, where she is teased about her name. It's not until Halmoni passes away that Sora learns the meaning behind her name, which she shares with her classmates—along with a special gift.

This touching story about the prevailing power of kindness and generosity is sure to resonate with anyone who has felt different from others or experienced loss.

From the dust jacket