--- product_id: 5892581 title: "The Cay (Laurel-Leaf Books)" price: "AR$23723" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/5892581-the-cay-laurel-leaf-books store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Immersive Caribbean island setting Award-winning classic Timeless survival & social themes The Cay (Laurel-Leaf Books) **Price:** AR$23723 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Dive into a timeless tale of survival, friendship, and courage you can't afford to miss! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Cay (Laurel-Leaf Books) - **How much does it cost?** AR$23723 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/5892581-the-cay-laurel-leaf-books) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Award-Winning Legacy:** Lewis Carroll Shelf Award & multiple literary honors make this a must-read classic. - • **Top-Ranked Bestseller:** Consistently ranked in top categories with 4.6-star reviews from over 3,500 readers. - • **Multi-Generational Appeal:** Loved by readers from childhood to adulthood—perfect for family reading and discussion. - • **Immersive Island Adventure:** Transport yourself to the vivid, atmospheric Caribbean setting that captivates readers. - • **Powerful Themes of Resilience:** Explore courage, friendship, and overcoming prejudice in a gripping survival story. ## Overview The Cay by Theodore Taylor is a celebrated classic novel that follows young Phillip and West Indian Timothy as they survive on a deserted Caribbean island during WWII. Winner of the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award and multiple literary honors, this poignant story explores themes of resilience, racial prejudice, and human connection. With immersive storytelling and universal appeal, it remains a top-ranked bestseller with outstanding reader acclaim. ## Description 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 Curaçao. War has always been a game to him, and he’s eager to glimpse it firsthand–until the freighter he and his mother are traveling to the United States on is torpedoed. When Phillip comes to, he is on a small raft in the middle of the sea. Besides Stew Cat, his only companion is an old West Indian, Timothy. Phillip remembers his mother’s warning about black people: “They are different, and they live differently.” But by the time the castaways arrive on a small island, Phillip’s head injury has made him blind and dependent on Timothy. “Mr. Taylor has provided an exciting story…The idea that all humanity would benefit from this special form of color blindness permeates the whole book…The result is a story with a high ethical purpose but no sermon.”— New York Times Book Review “A taut tightly compressed story of endurance and revelation…At once barbed and tender, tense and fragile—as Timothy would say, ‘outrageous good.’”— Kirkus Reviews * “Fully realized setting…artful, unobtrusive use of dialect…the representation of a hauntingly deep love, the poignancy of which is rarely achieved in children’s literature.”— School Library Journal , Starred “Starkly dramatic, believable and compelling.”— Saturday Review “A tense and moving experience in reading.”— Publishers Weekly “Eloquently underscores the intrinsic brotherhood of man.”— Booklist "This is one of the best survival stories since Robinson Crusoe ."— The Washington Star · A New York Times Best Book of the Year · A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year · A Horn Book Honor Book · An American Library Association Notable Book · A Publishers Weekly Children’s Book to Remember · A Child Study Association’s Pick of Children’s Books of the Year · Jane Addams Book Award · Lewis Carroll Shelf Award · Commonwealth Club of California: Literature Award · Southern California Council on Literature for Children and Young People Award · Woodward School Annual Book Award · Friends of the Library Award, University of California at Irvine Review: Amazing book - ChatGPT "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that left a lasting impact on me. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it tells the story of Phillip, a young American boy stranded on a deserted island in the Caribbean with Timothy, an elderly West Indian man. Through their journey of survival and adversity, the novel explores themes of friendship, prejudice, and resilience. What struck me most about "The Cay" is its ability to delve deep into complex emotions and moral dilemmas. The relationship that develops between Phillip and Timothy, initially marked by fear and misunderstanding due to racial and generational differences, evolves into a profound bond built on mutual respect and survival instincts. The novel's exploration of blindness, both literal and metaphorical, adds layers of symbolism and introspection that resonated with me long after finishing the book. Taylor's prose is both evocative and accessible, effectively transporting readers to the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the deserted island. The themes of courage and acceptance resonate universally, making "The Cay" a timeless and compelling read for readers of all ages. Review: The best - So good. It was read to me as a child and I read it to my kids. Bless me I'm 56 and just read it again. Bless Timothy. ## Features - The Cay By Taylor Theodore ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #63,230 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #13 in English as a Second Language Instruction #66 in Children's Books on Boys' & Men's Issues #78 in Children's Explore the World Books (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 3,533 Reviews | ## Images ![The Cay (Laurel-Leaf Books) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sAywrAFOL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing book *by C***W on July 7, 2024* ChatGPT "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that left a lasting impact on me. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it tells the story of Phillip, a young American boy stranded on a deserted island in the Caribbean with Timothy, an elderly West Indian man. Through their journey of survival and adversity, the novel explores themes of friendship, prejudice, and resilience. What struck me most about "The Cay" is its ability to delve deep into complex emotions and moral dilemmas. The relationship that develops between Phillip and Timothy, initially marked by fear and misunderstanding due to racial and generational differences, evolves into a profound bond built on mutual respect and survival instincts. The novel's exploration of blindness, both literal and metaphorical, adds layers of symbolism and introspection that resonated with me long after finishing the book. Taylor's prose is both evocative and accessible, effectively transporting readers to the harsh yet beautiful landscape of the deserted island. The themes of courage and acceptance resonate universally, making "The Cay" a timeless and compelling read for readers of all ages. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The best *by J***H on October 14, 2025* So good. It was read to me as a child and I read it to my kids. Bless me I'm 56 and just read it again. Bless Timothy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must Read *by M***A on July 6, 2025* Every middle school student should read. It teaches students how to accept others and figure their own perspectives. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Cay (Laurel-Leaf Books) - My Side of the Mountain - Hatchet --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/5892581-the-cay-laurel-leaf-books](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/5892581-the-cay-laurel-leaf-books) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-16*