i loved this book it was so good i could read it again if i wanted to it was so good.
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The Cay
(1969, Fiction - Adventure, Written by Theodore Taylor)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 8, age appropriate for kids over 9; suggested age 9. -
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Common Sense says
Powerful shipwreck story has anti-racism message..
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 9 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About The Cay
Parents need to know that an enthralling story and perfectly tuned language has made this a classic. Beautiful language conveys Philip's journey overcoming his family's racism. The book also gives details of survival and World War II.
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- Families can talk about trust. Do you think Philip would have learned to trust Timothy if he hadn't become blind?
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- I rate this title on for age 14 and give it
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The best book ever!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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perfect for 10-12
i LOVED the book it was awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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- Educational
- Good role models
The book The Cay was a GREAT boom and should be read by parents and by kids. There is mild language and violence and should be for ages 9+. I just finished it for school and the words that the author wrote were so imaginable and very cool. I LOVE THE BOOK!! bye.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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i am 11 years old and i read the book and just fell compltely in love with the book and it is a good book and i would recommend it to anyone but kids under 9 might not under stand it because it has alot of a man talking like hes from alstraila any way its a good book and any onw should look it up and read it..
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
Sweet story
In the beginning of the book,I didn't like how Philip acted spoiled, and excited about war. But once I got towards the middle and end, I realized that it's actually a very nice and sad story about trust and death.
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