A girl living in an old house finds clues inside and out about its history and former occupants.

Describes some of the unique places where animals build their homes, such as in a heap of twigs, in a cave, or in the hollow space inside a tree.

When animals seeking new homes see Old Mill Farm, they know that it is just right, while human house-hunters, shown a variety of houses by their realtor, finally make clear what they are truly seeking and wind up at the farm as well.