Timothy of the Cay
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 1993 · Est. 4 hour read

Timothy of the Cay

By Theodore Taylor

Part of the The Cay series

Stranded after a shipwreck, two unlikely allies must survive and find hope on a deserted cay.

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161 pages· 34,179 words· Est. 4 hour read
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After a shipwreck leaves them stranded on a Caribbean cay, young Phillip, now blind, and wise Timothy must navigate survival and forge an unexpected bond. As they face the elements and their own fears, their journey becomes one of resilience and transformation. Can they overcome their differences and find a way to turn their dreams into reality? Discover the compelling continuation of their story, where courage and friendship are their only lifelines.

From the publisher

In the novel The Cay, a young white boy and an old black man are stranded on a small sandy cay in the Caribbean Sea following a shipwreck. Eleven-year-old Phillip was blinded by flying debris when a torpedo struck the SS Hato, and old Timothy has taught him how to survive. This prequel-sequel tells the rest of their tale in alternating chapters–the compelling story of two very different people who share the courage and tenacity to turn their dreams into reality. Includes a reader’s guide.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
161
Words
34,179
Reading age
10–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
860L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about disabilitiesBooks about diversityBooks about girls and womenBooks about prejudice and racism
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5
F&P level
~T
Scholastic level
W
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
9469
Publication
Published
April 1, 2007
First published
January 1, 1993
Publisher
CY
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152063207

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