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Mystery of Cupboard (Hardcover)

by Banks L Reid (Author) "UT MUM, I DON'T WANT to move house again! ..." (more)

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Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Children's (Nov 4 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0001855042
ISBN-13: 978-0001855045

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From Publishers Weekly

In this latest installment in the award-winning Indian in the Cupboard series, Omri's fascination with the little people of the cupboard has matured into an obsession with discovering the origin of their life-giving magic. With the help of his great-aunt's hidden diary and a meeting with an elderly roof-thatcher, Omri is able to piece together his own family's history--one that gave rise to the wondrous events of the last few years. In the process he takes a big risk in allowing the secret to be disclosed to an adult. Relying much less on the sheer derring-do typical of earlier episodes, Banks takes an introspective turn here, weaving a more adult story of disappointment and heartbreak into Omri's ever-widening understanding of the cupboard's mystery. Banks's series has grown up, and though some readers may miss the magical Peter Pan-like world of earlier installments, these rich, well-rounded characters speak eloquently and entertainingly within a polished mystery structure. While observing the parameters of a series, Banks demonstrates an impressive versatility, never swerving from her trademark disarming candor and unaffected yet elegant style. Illustrations not seen by PW . Ages 10-up.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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Grade 3-6--Indian in the Cupboard (Doubleday, 1985) fans, rejoice! Here's another in the series, and it will appeal most to those familiar with the characters and events in the earlier books. When a distant relative dies, leaving Omri's mother an old farmhouse, the whole family moves to the country. As old thatch is removed in preparation for reroofing, Omri finds a notebook written by "wicked" great-great-Aunt Jessica as she lay dying, which reveals the secret of the cupboard, and how and why it, and its magic, came into being. New little people are introduced, and once again, Omri learns the folly--and danger--of playing with people's lives. Little Bear and Bright Stars, main characters from the previous books, make their appearance only on the last page, when the boy's father is let in on the secret. "From now on, thought Omri, whatever happens--and plenty will--Dad's in on it. Which is bound to make things . . . very, very complicated." One has to wonder if he will allow the adventures to continue. --Li Stark, North Castle Public Library, Armonk, NY
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Cupboard Mystery, Mar 1 2004

By	d4ni3lk1m (Cerritos,California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mystery Of The Cupboard (Paperback)

The Mystery of the Cupboard
By: Lynne Reid Banks
Reviewed by: D. Kim
There were two boys named Omri and Peter, who wanted to find out the secret to the magical cupboard. They have found the information of the cupboard from Omri's great-great-aunt's journal. Omri moved to a different state, and he was going farther away from Peter more than ever. He had lost his cat there, named Kitsa. Their new house was a longhouse, and there was also a barn. Omri found the journal before Peter traveled there by himself, and with hard work and destination, they both found out that Omri's great-great-aunt was turned into plastic after she stole her sister's earrings. Jessica Charlotte, the "aunt" loved her sister's daughter more than her own son, and hated it. When she and her son were alone, she told him to put all his anger into the cupboard, just to imagine it, and she locked it with her key. After this, she turned into plastic by opening it, and now plastic dolls who were put in it where brought to life when it was locked and then opened again. This was the secret of the Cupboard. In the end, Omri started bringing his dad more in on things, so he told him about the cupboard.
I liked this book because it made me realize that I have been doing pretty bad things before that I knew had feelings. If I had a clone, and I took his kidney for my own life, then what would happen to my clone? Thinking about this has made a difference in my life, but it was also pretty funny. One quote that caught my eye was this. "You should be outdoors, not in 'ere. What's the world comin' to, kids in pubs, I dunno. The author was like every person in the book, together, because she gave them their own minds. Each character was different, in a lot of ways, so I think that Lynne Reid Banks put a lot of effort into writing this.
In other parts of the story, things were getting pretty sad. Omri had found out that his great-great-aunt wasn't such a bad woman after all. She just made some mistakes. When Omri asked Mr. Towsler about Jessica Charlotte, he said, "I worried about her. When she were with me. Worried she'd be lonely an' that, for people her own size. But she said not to. She were content with me. She said them others weren't much company. Not her sort, she said." The others were the people she had brought to life. Even though they were her own size and had different stories about their lives, she like to have Mr. Towsler around instead of them.
My favorite part of the book was definitely the ending, because it was most interesting to me. Omri had just made a better relationship with his father, because he let him in on all the secrets. Omri knew that it could be risky, but he wanted him to know Little bear and the others, because they were just like normal people.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Review on the Mystery of the Cupboard, Dec 5 2003

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The title of the book I read was The Mystery of the Cuppboard and the author was Lynne Reid Banks. The main character was Omri. Omri is a boy who owns a magical cupboard that can bring plastic figures to life. He has a mom, dad, and two brothers. He also has a friend named Patrick and a cat named Kista. I liked the book because it was interesting. I also think it would be cool if plastic figures could come to life. The plot was about Omri and the magic of the cupboard. When Omri's family moves he finds a diary and a cash box. In the cashbox there are little figures. When Omri brings them to life he tries to change the past by telling them what to do. Then Omri leans that you shouldn't change other people's past because it could affect you. The setting was in England and in the country. I think the theme was don't interfere with someone's past because it could change your past.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The best mystery ever... By Cierra ,Geneva, NY, Feb 3 2003

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Have you ever read the book The Mystery of the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks ?
Omri moves into a new house, that was an old relatives, because he died.He finds his great great great aunt Jessica Charlotties note book.Omri learns about Jessica Charlottie's whole life until she gets sick and dies.Omri thinks that his mothers key will fit in the cashbox he found.I think it's a good story about life.I think this is a good book to learn about elders and history.I think that this book would be a great gift. The book is very interesting. I would recommend this book to everyone.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very meaningful book
I can remember buying and reading this book when it was first released, and that is was incredible. The story wraps up and utilizes so many aspects of Omri's life - from his... Read more

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