The Cay by Theodore Taylor

The Cay

The Cay #1

Theodore Taylor with Michael Boatman (Narrator)

2 hours, 59 minutes first pub 1969 (editions)

fiction classics young adult adventurous emotional fast-paced
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For fans of Hatchet and Island of the Blue Dolphins comes Theodore Taylor's classic bestseller and Lewis Carroll Shelf Award winner, The Cay. Phillip is excited when the Germans invade the small island of Cura ao. War has always been a game to him...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,116 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
emotional 67%
sad 48%
hopeful 38%
inspiring 35%
tense 32%
challenging 29%
reflective 29%
dark 16%
lighthearted 9%
mysterious 9%
funny 3%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 36% | Plot: 32% | A mix: 32%

Strong character development?

Yes: 96% | No: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 15% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 84% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

3.54

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