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The Cay [Paperback]

Theodore Taylor (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Publication Date: May 2002
Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Curaçao. War has always been a game to him, and he’s eager to glimpse it firsthand–until the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the United States on is torpedoed.

When Phillip comes to, he is on a small raft in the middle of the sea. Besides Stew Cat, his only companion is an old West Indian, Timothy. Phillip remembers his mother’s warning about black people: “They are different, and they live differently.”

But by the time the castaways arrive on a small island, Phillip’s head injury has made him blind and dependent on Timothy.

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  • Paperback: 144 pages
  • Publisher: Yearling Books (May 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0440416639
  • ISBN-13: 978-0440416630
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 1 x 19.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,204,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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""A tense and moving experience in reading." - Publishers Weekly

"From the Trade Paperback edition. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One boys discovery of true friendship 26 Feb 2001
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
A brilliant book of one boys adventures on an Island in the Carribean. The book shows how Phillip copes without his mother. He also tries to come to grips with the fact that black and white people are all the same inside. This story tells of one boys discovery of true friendship despite social misbeliefs of ageism and racism.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An unusual wartime tale 1 Feb 2012
By Geordielass
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is an enthralling read for teenagers and adults alike . It puts across the issues of racism in a simple but direct and unsentimental way. The characters are strong and resourceful. Timothy's use of creole dialect adds a sense of time and place. The location of the story and its time during World War Two is unusual for the British reader, making it interesting and different.
The story has a reasonable pace and the outcome is satisfactory, despite the death of a major character.
The current edition lacks the fine line illustrations in previous editions, which added to the impact. I can see that the cover has been changed to presumably appeal to an older audience, but it is dark and indistinct and does not immediately arouse the interest of the prospective reader. Don't judge this book by its cover, as it is a very good read.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Cay 20 Nov 2003
By Victoria
Format:Mass Market Paperback
The cay is about a boy called Phillip who lived in Carabbean The Germans attacked where Phillip was which Phillip's parents was left with no choice but to leave the country for their own safety. Unfortunately, Phillip's dad was working for the country so Phillp left the country with his mum where the ship gets torpedode and he meets a black old man called Timothy.
It is the story that you must read and enjoy. Get it now and READ!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars great 2 July 2000
By A Customer
Format:Hardcover
A wonderful book about a white boy overcoming his prejudices against an elderly black man when they are stranded on a dessert island, a truly great read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book filled with adventure! 28 Mar 2000
By A Customer
Format:Paperback
This book is about a boy who is a racist and what he has to face when his life depends on a black man. A book filled with many emotions.
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5.0 out of 5 stars IT WAS A GREAT BOOK! 10 Mar 1999
By A Customer
The Cay was about a boy that had to leave his home with his mother. They get in a boat weck. An accident happens,and the two become shipwrecked on an island.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD STORY OF FRIENDSHIP AND SURVIVAL. 10 Mar 1999
By A Customer
A GOOD STORY OF PREJUDICENESS. A MUST READ STORY THAT YOU WILL LIKE. I LIKE THE WAY TIMOTHY TALKS.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really good ,very adventurous and heartstopping. 10 Mar 1999
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An exciting story. Phillip was a good charecter ,and Timothy is very interesting.
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