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Summary: "The Cay" was a book that told you how you could survive
Review: 6 students from Dora Erickson Elementary School say: Geoff: "I think it was an isparational book." Sarah: "It was cool. It taught us how to survive on a deserted island (cay)." Miriam: "It showed that you can do things when you're blind without the help of others." Mandy: "I thought the book was neat in how it described the chracters and the setting." Anthony: "I think the book was cool!" Sam: "I thought that "The Cay" was a book that made me not want to stop reading."
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Summary: Ummmmmmm..........NO!
Review: This book really lacked the tension and the evolving storyline that makes you want to finish a book. I realize that it IS a kids book and that action and suspense might not be in this book's genre, but gimme a break. It was just plain boring. There are better books out there that provide a engaging plot and a higher degree of characterization than "The Cay". Even if it doesn't have death and destruction and things getting blown up it could still be "pleasantly enjoyable". It might of been cooler had it been called...."The Cat". Stew is the best.P.S. Don't read it.
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Summary: SHOWS THE UNDERSTANDING OF HOW TO SURVIVE
Review: The book the cay was very inspirational and it showed how important how it is to live and it makes you realize how important it is to be alive and having a caring family and that if you were alone on an island, you should fight to stay alive.
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Summary: At 40 still one of the most memorable stories from my youth.
Review: I first bought and read this book in the 5th grade. It made a profound impression on me and it was one of the books that I remember rereading and enjoying each time. Today at age 40, I've read and/or recommended this story to several generations. The Cay is still one of the most timeless and poignant stories I remember. I reread it again this year just for me and loved it.
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Summary: The best book I've read in a long time...
Review: Long time no see... book with so strong and powerful meanings... Outstanding... Marvelous... Excellent Choice... Foolish to refuse... It just pulls you in.
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Summary: A study of prejudice in a story of human survival.
Review: After attacked by German submarines while on a ship travelling to the u.S.A., Phillip is left on a raft withTimothy, a West Indian man. While they drift off into the sea, Phillip becomes blind after getting hit in the head. Phillip has to rely onTimothy, but the only problem is that Phillip is prejudiced against black people. While they drift their friendship gets closer every day as they struggle for survival. They reach a remote Cay and something terrible happens.
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Summary: A study of prejudice in a story of human survival.
Review: After attacked by German submarines while on a ship travelling to the U.S.A., Phillip is left on a raft with Timothy, a West Indian man. While they drift off into the sea, Phillip becomes blind after getting hit in the head. Phillip has to rely on Timothy, but the only problem is that Phillip is prejudiced against black people. While they drift their freindship gets closer every day as they struggle for survival. They reach a tiny remote Cay and something terrible happens.
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Summary: Exciting
Review: It is a great book about adventure, prejudice, and friendship
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Summary: This reading is necessary to understanding prejudice .
Review: As a sixth grade teacher,I found this an absolute must in exposing students to the realities of prejudice and how "blind" rational people can be. When it comes to being intolerant of those who are different from us, children should be taught that prejudice is something they are not born knowing. Educators need to be sensitive to these issues, and since it targets a twelve year old boy it is most suitable for this age group. This story makes for quite a few open-ended discussions regarding respect for parents, survival, and prejudice. Please don't hesitate to share this book with your students.
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Summary: This was an realistic book by Theodore Taylor
Review: I thought this story was great because it's based on some true facts that could happen in life. Some people don't take the time to understand little details or understand other peoples' ways of life. That's why, if you ignore the details in this book, you'll miss what the whole book is about! ----"Always judge a person from within their heart, not for what you see on the outside because of their culture."
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