When was Phillip in The Cay found?

Answer 1

Phillip in "The Cay" is found in 1942, during World War II, after being stranded on a deserted island in the Caribbean. The story begins when Phillip, a young white boy, is evacuated from the Dutch West Indies with his mother due to the threat of German submarines. He ultimately survives a shipwreck and is left alone on the island with an older Black man named Timothy, who helps him learn to survive. Their rescue occurs after they signal a passing ship, highlighting themes of survival and racial harmony.