Timothy Of The Cay by Theodore Taylor

A West Indian seaman recounts his life from a humble island childhood through years at sea, describing how his experiences and beliefs shape the man who, during World War II, survives a torpedoed ship and becomes the protector and teacher of a young, blind American boy stranded with him on a small cay—demonstrating courage, resilience, and the deep human bonds that overcome fear, prejudice, and tragedy.

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