Eleven-year-old Primrose is having a difficult time. Her parents have been lost at sea, but she knows --- somewhere, deep inside herself --- that they are still alive. While she waits for them to return, she must move in with her Uncle Jack. He's not exactly the most friendly guy, so Primrose finds comfort at the local restaurant called The Girl on the Red Swing. The owner, Kate, serves everything on a waffle, even fish and pasta. But despite her quirkiness, she becomes a wonderful friend to Primrose, teaching her how to cook, listening to her problems and giving her advice. As time passes, Primrose learns more about herself and what her future will be. Recipes are included in this humorous and tender novel.