The idea for the cay, his first novel for children, came when he was researching an adult book about german submarine attacks in the second world war. The cay where phillip and timothy are finally washed ashore has no fresh water supply and no food save what can be fished from the sea. The cay is a novel by theodore taylor about philip enright, a young boy who becomes stranded at sea with an elderly black man named timothy during world war ii elevenyearold. However, the most important problem the cay portrays is about how a young man learns to cast aside his racial prejudice, bigotry and narrowmindedness. He is now married with three children and lives in california. One did not see many antiracism books on the shelves at the time, at least not in the section of fiction. Theodore langhans taylor june 23, 1921 october 26, 2006, laguna beach, california was an american author of more than 50 fiction and nonfiction books for young adult readers, including the cay, the weirdo winner of the 1992 edgar award for best young adult mystery, timothy of the cay, and the bomb taylor.
Author theodore taylor s childrens novel is both a gripping war story and a classic desertisland tale of survival. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Buy a cheap copy of the cay book by theodore taylor. This awardwinning novel remains a powerful classic of prejudice, love, and survival.
The idea for the cay, his first novel for children, came when he was researching an adult bookabout german submarine attacks in the second world war. The perfect companion to theodore taylor s, the cay, this study guide contains a chapter by chapter analysis of the book, a summary of the plot, and a guide to major characters and themes. But author theodore taylor makes it easy to see, and perfectly understandable, that philips life can never be the same after knowing timothy. Phillip enright is a young 11 year old boy living on a small island named curacao in the middle of a war with the germans. Were on the caribbean island of curacao, and world war ii is under way. Part of the point of any survival novel is that the protagonist returns changed, having learned a kind of selfreliance that cant be learned in civilization, and that is certainly true here. With the help of timothy and stew cat, he survives on a tiny cay. The cay is a book about a boy named phillip enright living in the time of a world war ii 1942. This 97 slide powerpoint goes over definitions and examples student need to understand to complete the story map. World war two breaks out, and elevenyearold phillip and his mother leave their. The first edition of the novel was published in 1969, and was written by theodore taylor. The cay introduction the cay is one heck of a mashup.
Your students will love this wonderful book by theodore taylor. This is a quick book summary and analysis of the cay by theodore taylor. The cay is a childrens novel and book one of the cay series, written by american author theodore taylor, and published in 1969. The action is set during world war ii and begins on curacao, a caribbean island off the coast of venezuela. Hato to virginia to escape curaaao, which has been surrounded by german submarines. Taylor based the character of the boy in his book on a child who was aboard. As phillips head injury makes him blind and dependent on timothy, he learns to overcome prejudices as they struggle to survive together. The cay paperback july 3, 2014 by theodore taylor author visit amazons theodore taylor page. Theodore taylor left his mark on the world with over 50 books for people of all ages.
The cay was a game changer when it was first published. Sep 28, 2011 theodore taylor wrote several awardwinning books, including the cay, which won the lewis carroll shelf award and was made into a movie. War has always been a game to him, and hes eager to glimpse it firsthanduntil the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the united. Phillip is a bratty white boy that is forced to confront his prejudices when a black man shows him kindness. The cay by theodore taylor is a story of war and survival that will resonate with students. Jan 30, 2017 check out these free powerpoints and fun ideas to use with the cay by theodore taylor to make your book study more exciting. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the cay by theodore taylor.
They made their residence in a house in the woods in laguna beach, california. The cay by theodore taylor, 9780440229124, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Overview blinded when his ship is torpedoed, philip is marooned on an island with an elderly west indian who shows him how to survive and helps him to acquire a new kind of vision. The cay by theodore taylor is a thrilling survival tale with a dash of historical fiction. For fans of hatchet and island of the blue dolphins comes theodore taylors classic bestseller and lewis carroll shelf award winner, the cay. The novel was published in 1969 and dedicated to martin luther king, jr. The cay paperback july 3, 2014 by theodore taylor author. The action is set during world war ii and begins on curacao, a caribbean island off the coast of venezu.
About this book when a freighter to the united states is torpedoed during world war ii, an 11yearold boy is blinded and stranded with. The cay by theodore taylor is a book about a boy and old man, who are stranded on a deserted island after a shipwreck, and their fight to survive. Sep 28, 2011 the cay ebook written by theodore taylor. Free download or read online the cay pdf epub book. Theodore taylor loved ocean fishing and world travel. For fans of hatchet and island of the blue dolphins comes theodore taylor s classic bestseller and lewis carroll shelf award winner, the cay. This book is both a sequel and a prequel to the cay. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. Outwardly, theodore taylors novel the cay is a story about 11yearold boy phillip enright and his experiences stranded on a cay with an african american sailor named timothy. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 156 pages and is available in paperback format. Phillip is excited when the germans invade the small island. He finds himself on a small raft in the middle of the sea with an old west indian, timothy. Can a blind boy really survive alone on a desert island without a fresh water supply and without food save. His inspiration to write the cay came from his research into german submarines that fought in the second world war.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the cay. Timothy of the cay by theodore taylor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. For the latter he was joined by wife flora, who also assisted in research projects. About the author 2011 theodore taylor wrote several awardwinning books, including the cay, which won the lewis carroll shelf award and was made into a movie. The cay follows the torpedosurvivor phillip, a young boy. Bookcap study guides do not contain text from the actual book, and are not meant to be purchased as alternatives to reading the book. This uplifting chronicle of a boys recovery from blindness is a moving reflection of the ways that friendship can permanently join the lives of two very different people. Taylor based the character of the boy in his book on a child who was aboard the hato, when it was torpedoed, who drifts out to sea on a lifeboat. In 1942, 11yearold phillip enright lives with his parents on the dutch.
The author was always vocal about his disgust for racism. The cay by theodore taylor overview blinded when his ship is torpedoed, philip is marooned on an island with an elderly west indian who shows him how to survive and helps him to acquire a new kind of vision. Theodore taylor has 46 books on goodreads with 56772 ratings. A vocabulary list featuring the cay by theodor taylor, chapters 15. When german uboats surround the island of curacao, his mother who is frightened wants to go back to the netherlands and take her son with her.
When german uboats surround the island of curacao, his mother who is. The cay was first published in 1969 and has won many literary awards. Phillip is excited when the germans invade the small island of curacao. The cay avon camelot book avon flare book laurelleaf books. The cay, written by theodore taylor, is a story set in 1942 during world war ii. I normaly dont like war books but i was hooked in by the third chapter. Author theodore taylors childrens novel is both a gripping war story and a classic desertisland tale of survival. He began his writing career at the age of thirteen and continued on from there books. Outwardly, theodore taylor s novel the cay is a story about 11yearold boy phillip enright and his experiences stranded on a cay with an african american sailor named timothy. Pdf the cay book by theodore taylor free download 156.
In this novel there are many hidden messages one of which is that you dont live by sight. Set during world war ii, the cay tells the story of phillip, an american from virginia. The cay summary the novel opens, and were given the initial setup. Master storyteller theodore taylor traces the lives of two friends an american boy and a old west indian after they are rescued from a. The cay by theodore taylor, 9780440229124, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook.
Theodore langhans taylor june 23, 1921 october 26, 2006, laguna beach, california was an american author of more than 50 fiction and nonfiction books for young adult readers, including the cay, the weirdo winner of the 1992 edgar award for best young adult mystery, timothy of the cay, and the bomb. That, i think, is the lesson that theodore taylor would like us to learn from his book. The cay renee armitage 5th the cay by theodore taylor. This is the book that put theodore taylor on the map. You also get a thrilling tale of survival against the odds. The main characters of this young adult, historical story are. Theodore taylor set precedence by aiming his book towards children. Profile of theodore taylor, author and winner of 11 literary. Mar 20, 20 this is a quick book summary and analysis of the cay by theodore taylor. The cay is a novel by theodore taylor about philip enright, a young boy who becomes stranded at sea with an elderly black man named timothy during world war ii elevenyear. Shipwrecked and blinded from a torpedo attack, phillip must conquer his prejudices when his only companion is an elderly west indian. Theodore taylor is an american writer who also makes documentary films. Theodore taylor was born in 1921 in north carolina, usa. Phillip enright, the 11 yearold main character, is excited when the germans invade the small island of curacao.
The cay hardcover november 17, 1987 by theodore taylor author. Our summaries and analyses are written by experts, and your questions are answered by real teachers. Are you looking for a book full of adventure, history, survival, and friendship. He began his writing career at the age of thirteen and continued on from therebooks, articles, scriptsoften several projects at once. The cay is a teen novel written by theodore taylor. Theodore taylor biography will help you with any book or any question.