The Cay

Theodore Taylor's classic novel, The Cay, tells the gripping story of 11-year-old Phillip Enright, who, along with his mother, attempts to flee German U-boat threats in Curaçao during WWII. When their ship is torpedoed, Phillip is blinded and finds himself stranded on a raft with an elderly Black man named Timothy and a cat. Cast ashore on a small, remote island, Phillip must overcome his initial prejudices, learn essential survival skills, and form a deep, transformative bond with Timothy. This powerful narrative explores themes of racism, resilience, friendship, and the profound impact of human connection in the face of extreme adversity. It is often used in schools to spark discussions on empathy and social justice.

Phillip was so frightened he could hardly breathe. All around him were the shark-infested waters of the Caribbean...and the darkness.Blinded be the blow to his head when the ship was torpedoed, he was a drift on a wooden raft with the big old black man who worked on deck. Cast up on a remote and barren island, they begin an amazing adventure. One that allow Phillip to see for the very first time, how blind he had been before he lost his sight and experienced the kindness, wisdom, and love of a simple extraordinary man.