The Cay by Theodore Taylor

160 pages first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced

Description

Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Curaçao. War has always been a game to him, and he’s eager to glimpse it firsthand–until the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the United States on is torpedoed.   When Phil...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,479 reviews

Moods

adventurous 78%
emotional 64%
inspiring 42%
sad 42%
tense 35%
challenging 21%
dark 21%
reflective 21%
lighthearted 14%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 41%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 92% | No: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 90% | No: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.49

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