'It's 1943 and the monastery cat Señor Pilich finds himself on the Kalumburu Mission, in the far north of Western Australia. Filling his days exploring the wilderness and helping the monks build a new monastery, life is pretty good for this cat of superior talent and importance, but the arrival of a mysterious stranger is the first sign of approaching trouble. This lively tale by Benedictine Anscar McPhee, offers readers of all ages a rare glimpse into life in the remote Kimberley region, and a vivid portrait of the role Kalumburu and its people played during the World War II bombings of northern Australia.'(Publication summary)
