This brief story of a cat
lost and found, cleverly illustrated by Paul’s partner Wendy MacNaughton, is a
great way to while away an hour or so on a gloomy winter afternoon. Probably the author is a perfectly normal cat
lover at most times, but after crashing an ultra-light plane (about which no more
is said) and sustaining serious injuries leading to months of recovery and a
not insignificant amount of mind-altering pain medications, the loss of a
beloved older cat throws Ms. Paul into a complete tailspin (no pun intended). Twelve-year-old Tibia is the brother of
Fibula, who sadly dies during the story.
A generally fearful guy, shy of strangers, he has always been allowed
outside and generally stays close by.
One day he disappears. Despite
searching, flyers, and the usual calls to animal shelters, he remains missing
for weeks then suddenly nonchalantly reappears.
Not only back, but healthy, a bit heavier, and totally uninterested in
the food presented at home. Where has he
been? Has someone “stolen” him? Where is he finding food? Obsessed, the author, and her somewhat
bemused new girlfriend, use GPS and mini-camera technology to try to find out
where he goes. As it turns out, high
technology loses out to getting to know your neighborhood the old fashioned way. 159 pp.
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