The Cay

An oldie but a goodie! The story of two people who are shipwrecked on a deserted cay. Phillip is a twelve year old white American school boy and Timothy is a black seaman who is about seventy or so. Timothy is a gracious teacher who teaches Phillip the survival skills he will need if he dies, which he does. Phillip however, is not always a willing student.

We read this two years ago, in my English class, and it wasn't half bad, good for the people who like adventure books!

I've taught this book twice as a teacher and loved it both times because it meant I got to read it again. Fabulous story and a great message of love and hope and friendship and survival.

EXCELLENT BOOK!!!! It is slow to get into but then it's awesome! Get the read-along tape read by Lavar Burton from Reading Rainbow to get the full effect of Timothy's dialect!

I have read this book countless times; the first being in elementary school. It is on a middle school level but is a great read none-the-less.

My 5th grade teacher read this to me way back in 1985 and I loved this book back then. I've never forgotten the teacher or this book!

loved it. had to study for uni. great story to model racism and prejudice overcome through friendship.

this is one of my favorite books. i remember reading it and hardly being able to put it down, something that does not come naturally for me.

Robinson Crusoe for kids but quite gripping and may still resonate given universally understandable predicament and well drawn two central characters. Even combats racism.

Excellent book for the young and old!