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by Taylor Theodore (Author) "LIKE silent, hungry sharks, that swim in the darkness of the sea, the German submarines arrived in the middle of the night ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Puffin; New Ed edition (28 April 1977)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0140305955
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140305951
  • Product Dimensions: 17 x 11 x 1 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 149,846 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Curacao. War has always been a game to him and he's eager to witness it first hand - until the freighter he and his mother are travelling on to the USA is torpedoed. Philip wakes to find himself adrift on a small raft in the middle of the ocean with an old West Indian man. Together they become marooned on a tiny deserted island. This moving story tells of their struggle to survive and is also a fascinating study of the relationship between a young white American boy influenced by his mother's prejudices, and a black man upon whom Philip's life depends.
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5.0 out of 5 stars One boys discovery of true friendship, 27 Feb 2001
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This review is from: The Cay (Puffin Modern Classics) (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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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars It's heartstopping, adventrous and very affective!, 4 Dec 2001
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Theodore Taylor is a wonderful and excellent writer. I have read all his books and the one that sets my blood stream going is 'The Cay'. I was in the shop one day mad with my mum, and i looked on the shelf and there it was. I picked it up and begged on my knees for it. Finally she was persuaded and the book was mine. That night I read a whole five chapters and couldn't put the book down. Finally I fell asleep with the book open over my face. The book gave me chills, happiness and always left me in suspense. The saddest part of the story was when Timothy died and Phillip buried him. The greatest part was when Phillip was found. I hope that more and more people read this after I have written this review, because after all it is one of the greatest books I have ever read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Cay, 21 Nov 2003
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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
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.
Published on 2 Jul 2000

4.0 out of 5 stars A very good book filled with adventure!
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.
Published on 28 Mar 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars IT WAS A GREAT BOOK!
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.
Published on 11 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A GOOD STORY OF FRIENDSHIP AND SURVIVAL.
A GOOD STORY OF PREJUDICENESS. A MUST READ STORY THAT YOU WILL LIKE. I LIKE THE WAY TIMOTHY TALKS.
Published on 11 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Really good ,very adventurous and heartstopping.
An exciting story. Phillip was a good charecter ,and Timothy is very interesting.
Published on 11 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book!
This book taught you lessons on how you can survive blind on an island. It also shows you that when you're blind you can learn how to do alot of things. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars On the Cay with Timothy
The Cay by Theodore Taylor is a great book. I liked how Timothy helped Phillip learn to live on his own. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cay was a good book.
I thought the book was neat. I think you should read this book because it tells you some exciting things. It made a prejudiced boy see people differently.
Published on 11 Mar 1999

4.0 out of 5 stars A story of when prejudice becomes friendship.
This story is about a 12 year oid boy who is prejudiced. He is stranded on an island with a black man named Timothy. Because of blindness,one must depend on the other. Read more
Published on 11 Mar 1999

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