The hungry villagers haven't seen sun or rain for many moons. This has made food scarce for everyone. Jacob had been saving his apple seed for the right moment to plant it. He cannot wait for rain or sun, so he takes the seed to the top of the hill to plant it. The villagers tell him that it'll never grow without the right conditions. He's determined to prove to the villagers that even though the conditions are not perfect, with faith, hope, and love, his apple seed will grow on the hill.
The picture book was written to inspire others to believe miracles can happen if you believe.