Wilfrid Gordon McDonald Partridge is a young boy with a very long name and an incredibly big heart. He lives right next door to a peaceful nursing home and is great friends with all the residents. But his absolute favorite person is Miss Nancy Alison Delacourt Cooper, because she has four names just like he does! When Wilfrid learns that Miss Nancy is slowly losing her memory, he wants to help, but he does not even know what a memory is. He begins asking all his older friends to explain it, gathering a collection of objects that make you laugh, cry, and feel warm inside. Armed with his special discoveries, Wilfrid sets out on a gentle mission to help Miss Nancy find her past. Discover the true power of kindness in this deeply moving classic.