Theodore Taylor's The Cay: An Ode to the Sea

Gina Diegnan: Good luck reading this already tiny sized book. When you open it, all the pages fall out.
My son spent a half hour taping the book back together.

United States on Aug 21, 2023

Julie A Rule: I have enjoyed this story for 40 years and so I ordered this copy for a new generation. It took months to arrive and finally came today. The book is very small with small print. It is not your average size and I doubt the kids will want to read it because of this. Disappointing.

Australia on Aug 16, 2023

D. Smith: It was really stinky when we first pulled it out of the packaging. Was definitely missing that new book smell.

United States on Jul 30, 2023

John DR: I read it as a child and remembered it will. But now reading it as an adult was a great experience as well.

United States on Jun 16, 2023

R. Keen: It's a well written book. I love the humility that is learned. And the sacrifice. It's been 30 years and it still captured me.

United States on May 23, 2023

Jennifer: This was my favorite book we had to read in grade 5 I remember i finished it on the weekend. I just started reading it again and then nostalgia is back.

Canada on Mar 19, 2023

Otterprods: This was great book with a lot to say about racism and survival. It's listed as teen fiction but to me it seems good for the soul at any age.

United States on Sep 17, 2022

Dial B: Classic

United Kingdom on Sep 14, 2019

Amazon Customer: A real classic. My students enjoyed listening to another voice beside their teacher.

Canada on Oct 05, 2017

Geordielass: This is an enthralling read for teenagers and adults alike . It puts across the issues of racism in a simple but direct and unsentimental way. The characters are strong and resourceful. Timothy's use of creole dialect adds a sense of time and place. The location of the story and its time during World War Two is unusual for the British reader, making it interesting and different.
The story has a reasonable pace and the outcome is satisfactory, despite the death of a major character.
The current edition lacks the fine line illustrations in previous editions, which added to the impact. I can see that the cover has been changed to presumably appeal to an older audience, but it is dark and indistinct and does not immediately arouse the interest of the prospective reader. Don't judge this book by its cover, as it is a very good read.

United Kingdom on Feb 01, 2012