Timothy of the Cay
HarperCollins · Paperback · April 1, 2007
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.
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- Who it’s for
- A tale of survival and shared courage, told through the lives of two very different people.
- Themes
- Courage, Perseverance, Connection across differences
- Genres
- Survival Stories, Prejudice & Racism, Wars & Military History
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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.
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Includes a reader's guide.
Stranded Together
A tale of survival and shared courage, told through the lives of two very different people.
Come here for
- A Caribbean cay, hard-won survival, and an unlikely bond
- A continuation of Phillip and Timothy’s story
Expect
- Alternating chapters following two lives
- A reader’s guide included
Where it sits
| Survival Stories | 73% |
|---|---|
| Prejudice & Racism | 44% |
| Wars & Military History | 24% |
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Publisher categories
- Survival Stories
- Pirate Adventures
- The Classics
- Girls & Young Women
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- Historical Fiction
- Historical Middle East
- Funny Stories
- Special Needs
- Authors
- Theodore Taylor
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- April 1, 2007
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Courage · Perseverance · Connection across differences
- Reading lane
- Survival Stories