The Cay

     The Cay, pronounced "key", was written by Theodore Taylor. It has no illustrations. It was copyrighted in 1969 by the author. You can get this book at the Brookfield Public Library.
      The Cay is about a caucasian boy named Phillip stranded on an island with an African American man named Timothy. Phillip doesn't really like Timothy until he becomes blind from a crack on the head. Then their friendship begins. This book tells about the adventures Phillip has while he is on the island.   
       My favorite part of  The Cay is the end of the book when Phillip is rescued from the island. He goes home and is rushed to the hospital, even though the doctor on the ship he was rescued on said he was perfectly healthy. But, after many X-rays and tests, Phillip could see again. He would have to wear glasses, but he could see.