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The cay
Title:
The cay
Personal Author EPSB:
Summary:
When the freighter on which they are traveling is torpedoed by a German submarine during World War II, an adolescent white boy, blinded by a blow on the head, and an old black man are stranded on a tiny Caribbean island where the boy acquires a new kind of vision, courage, and love from his old companion.
Year Published:
2002,

1969
Physical Description:
137 p. ; 20 cm.
Note:
Sequel: Timothy of the cay.
Reading Grade level:
7.2
Age Interest level:
Gr. 7-9
Grade Interest level:
5-8
Program Information:
Accelerated Reader MG 5.3 4.0 108
Awards:
Jane Addams Children's Book Award, 1970
ISBN:
9780440416630
Publisher:
New York : Yearling, 2002, c1969.