The Cay
Age rating: Ages 13–15 · Teens
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1969
Phillip, a young white boy, and Timothy, an elderly black man, survive a shipwreck and are stranded on a small island.
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
Concern Level
Mixed
Virtue Level
Rich
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere are mild references to intimacy and attraction between characters.
Depicts a shipwreck, a shark attack, and racial slurs.
Some mild profanity is used by characters.
No blasphemous content is present.
Substance use is not a theme in this book.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are depicted.
The shipwreck and survival elements can be tense.
Occult or witchcraft themes are absent.
LGBTQ+ themes are not present in this book.
The book addresses racial prejudice and survival without explicit Christian framing.
Timothy's faith is presented positively, but some characters hold prejudiced views.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presencePhillip shows courage in surviving and caring for Timothy.
Timothy's faith is a source of strength and comfort.
Phillip and Timothy develop a deep, caring bond.
Timothy shows mercy and forgiveness towards Phillip.
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