The Cay is a book about an American boy living in Willemstad, Curaçao named Philip, who's mother believes that it is unsafe to stay there because of the many German submarines in the area during World War II. Philip's mother convinces him to come back to Virginia with her, but on the way, their ship gets torpedoed. Philip gets a nasty blow on the head fro debris, and wakes up on a raft with Timothy, an old, large black man who worked on the ship, and a Cat.
While on the raft, Philip becomes blind from looking directly at the sun. In a few days, they reach a small cay in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, and they must survive there for many months. Timothy also tries to teach Philip the necessary skills to live by himself on the island, in case Timothy dies. Philip eventually knows the island as though he could see it because of Timothy's training.
Also, Philip's mom brought him up to dislike blacks and other non-white sailors who came to Willemstad. Throughout the book, his opinion changes. This is a great read that anyone can enjoy.
I rate this book 7+ out of 10
While on the raft, Philip becomes blind from looking directly at the sun. In a few days, they reach a small cay in the middle of the Caribbean Sea, and they must survive there for many months. Timothy also tries to teach Philip the necessary skills to live by himself on the island, in case Timothy dies. Philip eventually knows the island as though he could see it because of Timothy's training.Also, Philip's mom brought him up to dislike blacks and other non-white sailors who came to Willemstad. Throughout the book, his opinion changes. This is a great read that anyone can enjoy.
I rate this book 7+ out of 10
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