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title: "The Cay"
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# 4.7/5 rating from 1,792 readers Set during WWII in the Caribbean 160 pages of immersive storytelling The Cay

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## Key Features

- • **Compact & Accessible:** 160 pages of fast-paced, engaging juvenile fiction perfect for busy professionals
- • **Award-Winning Acclaim:** Top-ranked in children's adventure and friendship genres with stellar reviews
- • **Timeless Survival Tale:** A gripping story of resilience and friendship that transcends generations
- • **Culturally Rich Dialogue:** Authentic Creole dialect brings historical depth and vivid realism
- • **Thought-Provoking Themes:** Explores racism and human connection with mature sensitivity and clarity

## Overview

The Cay by Theodore Taylor III is a 160-page juvenile fiction novel set during World War II in the Caribbean. It tells the compelling story of Phillip and Timothy, stranded on a deserted island, exploring themes of survival, friendship, and racial understanding. Highly rated with 4.7 stars from nearly 1,800 reviews, this book is a top choice in children's action and friendship genres, offering a culturally rich and emotionally powerful read.

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Review: 老人の思いに感動 - 1942年、Phillipと母親の乗った船は、カリブ海を航行中、ドイツに攻撃される。 避難中の事故で母親とはぐれたPhillipが気づいた時、 救命ボートの上には、黒人の老人Timothyと一匹の猫しかいなかった。 2人と1匹は、運良く小さな無人島に漂着するが、事故で頭を打っていたPhillipは失明してしまう。 Phillipに、一人で生きていく力をつけさせようとする、Timothyの思いに感動しました。 ただ… イラストが、まるで昔の恐怖漫画のようで、ちょっといただけないです。
Review: An unusual wartime tale - 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.

## Features

- Author: Taylor III, Theodore
- Language: english
- Binding Type: mass_market
- Genre: Juvenile Fiction
- Number of pages: 160

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #409 in Explore the World Books for Children #1,016 in Children's Books on Friendship #1,842 in Action & Adventure for Children |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,792 Reviews |

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 老人の思いに感動
*by か***ゃ on 27 March 2006*

1942年、Phillipと母親の乗った船は、カリブ海を航行中、ドイツに攻撃される。 避難中の事故で母親とはぐれたPhillipが気づいた時、 救命ボートの上には、黒人の老人Timothyと一匹の猫しかいなかった。 2人と1匹は、運良く小さな無人島に漂着するが、事故で頭を打っていたPhillipは失明してしまう。 Phillipに、一人で生きていく力をつけさせようとする、Timothyの思いに感動しました。 ただ… イラストが、まるで昔の恐怖漫画のようで、ちょっといただけないです。

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unusual wartime tale
*by G***S on 1 February 2012*

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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommended
*by T***X on 3 June 2025*

A powerful and heartwarming story of survival and friendship that stays with you long after reading.

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