Chapter Book · Ages 11–15 · 1969
The Cay
By Theodore Taylor · Book #1 in the The Cay series
Stranded at sea, a boy must rely on an unlikely ally to survive and see beyond prejudice.
160 pages· 26,482 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Summary: Phillip's world turns upside down when his ship is torpedoed, leaving him stranded on a raft with only a cat and an old West Indian, Timothy. As they drift to a deserted island, Phillip's blindness forces him to depend on Timothy, challenging his ingrained prejudices. Can Phillip learn to trust and survive in this harsh new reality, or will his past beliefs be his downfall? Discover a gripping tale of survival, friendship, and the true meaning of seeing beyond the surface.
