The Saw-Whet Number 40788

Set against the backdrop of World War II, this extraordinary narrative follows young John Murphy Jr., affectionately known as Little John. After a solo flight leads him to a Japanese aircraft carrier, he is saved by a naval officer and taken to Japan, where he is unofficially adopted by a caring family on a Wagyu beef cattle ranch. The story unfolds with remarkable events that shape Little John's life, leading to a surprising conclusion that highlights the complexities of war and human connection.