Eleven-year-old roz (rosalind) anthony and her family have just moved to mills river, illinois, to escape an abusive situation. Only days after settling into their new home, they are surprised to find the previous owner,...Eleven-year-old roz (rosalind) anthony and her family have just moved to mills river, illinois, to escape an abusive situation. Only days after settling into their new home, they are surprised to find the previous owner, tillie monroe, on their front porch reading the newspaper.