Ready Reference Treatise: The Cay

“The Cay” by Theodore Taylor was first published in 1969. It is a children’s novel. According to the author, Taylor had taken only three weeks to complete this novel.

The central character of the boy has been inspired by a real life incident. This character is based on a child who was onboard the Hato, when it was torpedoed. The boy fortunately drifted out to sea in a lifeboat.

Ready Reference Treatise: The Cay
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Chapter One: Introduction
Chapter Two: Plot Overview
Chapter Three: Characters
Chapter Four: Complete Summary
Chapter Five: Critical Analysis