It all started with a birthday present Omri didn't want -- a small, plastic Indian that no use to him at all. But an old wooden cupboard and a special key brought his unusual toy to life. And then even stranger things began to happen- wonderful, secret, dangerous...magical things.
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What could be better than a magic cupboard that turns small toys into living creatures? Omri's big brother has no birthday present for him, so he gives Omri an old medicine cabinet he's found. Although their mother supplies a key, the cabinet still doesn't seem like much of a present. But when an exhausted Omri dumps a plastic toy Indian into the cabinet just before falling asleep, the magic begins. Turn the key once and the toy comes alive; turn it a second time and it's an action figure again.
The Indian in the Cupboard is one of those rare books that is equally appealing to children and adults. The story of Omri and the Indian, Little Bear, is replete with subtle reminders of the responsibilities that accompany friendship and love. For kids, it's a great yarn; for most parents, it's also a reminder that Omri's wrenching decision to send his toy back to its own world is not so different from the recognition of their children's emerging independence.
The Indian in the Cupboard is also available in Spanish (La Llave Magica.) (The publisher recommends this book for children ages 9-12, although younger kids will enjoy hearing it read aloud.) --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.
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"A Superb Fantasy" -- --Los Angeles Herald Examiner
"A wondeful Story" -- --Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Lynne Reid Banks touches a nerve in young people-adults,too-and touches it with wit, excitement, and poignancy." -- -- Lloyd Alexander
"A wondeful Story" -- --Cleveland Plain Dealer
"Lynne Reid Banks touches a nerve in young people-adults,too-and touches it with wit, excitement, and poignancy." -- -- Lloyd Alexander
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By PJ Sayo
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I got the proper edition of the book (80s) version, but i got the dust cover for a newer edition of the book (it was the movie poster dust cover). On the bright side, the condition of the book is excellent.
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a terrific book-good story,memorable characters, imaginative and exciting. My kids loved it when they were little, and now I'm buying it for the grandkids.
By N. Madsen
Format:Audio Cassette
I recently purchased the audiobook of The Indian in the Cupboard for use in my classroom. I work with students who struggle with their reading and reading along with an audiobook increases student comprehension of the material. I was disappointed to discover that the author (Lynne Reid Banks) changed parts of the audio version. At first, I only noticed a few changes, such as trousers for leggings. Then I discovered that she completely changed parts of the text by doing adding descriptions and by changing Little Bear's name to Little Bull. I'm not sure why the author felt it necessary to make these changes, but it makes it difficult for students to follow along in the book when the audiobook does not follow the text word for word. If you plan to use the audiobook in an educational setting, be aware of these changes.
On the plus side, Lynne Reid Banks has a very pleasant reading voice. It is enjoyable to listen to her.
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I love this story and wanted to buy a copy, but cannot understand why it is priced at $181.48!
Published on Dec 27 2009 by Catherine Kwiatkowski
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The Return Of The Indian
I hadnt read the first in this series for quite a long time so i was a bit hazy on the details. But once i started reading it i started remembering it all. Read more
Published on April 7 2002
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The Indian in the Cupboard Review by: Shonnette
The Indian in the Cupboard is a tale of a boy who gets what he thought was just a useless, thoughtless, musky, old cupboard given to him as a birthday gift. Read more
Published on Mar 21 2002
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The Indian in the Cupboard
This is such a great book! At 16 my daughter still enjoys reading and re-reading this incredible journey into fantasy. Read more
Published on Mar 15 2002
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BORING!
At some parts in the book I wish I was stuck in a cupboard rather than reading the book because I could find more interest in the wall of the cupboard then I found in this book. Read more
Published on Feb 26 2002
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This book was OK....
This Book is OK because it's funny and interesting. It was sad because the boy started crying at the end of the book when the indian left him. Read more
Published on Jan 30 2002
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the indian in the cupboer
I think that the story was cool. Because the toys become real. I never read a story like that that was the cool part. Read more
Published on Jan 30 2002
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i love this book
i loved this book by lynne reid banks.
little bear is my favriot because he is is so bossy.
i think everboby would lver this book. Read more
little bear is my favriot because he is is so bossy.
i think everboby would lver this book. Read more
Published on Dec 2 2001
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The Indian In The Cupboard
The book The Indian In The Cupboard is a book about a young boy named Omri. He gets an old wooden cupboard for his birthday from his older brother. Read more
Published on Nov 30 2001
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The Indian and the Cupboard: A book filled with magic !
The Indian in the Cupboard is a great book that is filled with magic and excitement. A boy named Omri is given an old metal cupboard for his birthday. Read more
Published on Nov 6 2001
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