FATHER GAETANO'S PUPPET CATECHISM

Novel. In the aftermath of a critical World War II battle, Father Gaetano is assigned as the sole priest at the Church-turned-orphanage of San Domenico. The children question their faith; using puppets found in a box to entertain them during lessons, Father Gaetano teaches them catechism. Unknown to him, the puppets are learning, too. Illus.