The Cay Summary
Theodore Taylor

Everything you need to understand or teach The Cay by Theodore Taylor.

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The Cay Summary

The Cay is the suspenseful story of a young boy, handicapped by blindness and thrust into an unfamiliar environment, who is forced to grow up quickly.

Young readers can identify with Phillip's struggle for independence and his frustration in coping with situations over which he has virtually no control.

Phillip's survival depends upon his learning to follow Timothy's instructions and to respect the power of nature. He jeopardizes his life each time he...

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