| When young Phillip is blinded from a blow to the head, it is old, ugly Timothy who pulls him onto the raft and keeps him from drowning. Timothy's understanding and wisdom are severely tested as Phillip's immaturity and prejudiced thinking jeopardize their very survival. Phillip eventually comes to understand the depth of Timothy's friendship, but it is too late to thank him. After a deadly hurricane pummels the island, Phillip finds himself entirely alone, except for the ship's cat. | ||
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Plot & Themes Tone of book? - thoughtful Time/era of story - 1930's-1950's Political/social activism Yes Plotlet: Internal struggle/realization? Yes Is this an adult or child's book? - Age 11-14 Exploring into the wild Yes kind of story - water adventure Brain/Body disability? - physical disability Main Character Gender - Male Profession/status: Age: - a kid Ethnicity/Nationality Unusual characteristics: Main Adversary Identity: - Male Age: - 60's-90's Eccentric/Smart/Dumb: Yes How sensitive is this character? Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters Setting How much descriptions of surroundings? - 5 () Island? Yes Island: - food/shelter preoccupation - stranded - Caribbean Islands - Pacific Islands Writing Style Amount of dialog - roughly even amounts of descript and dialog |
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