A young man receives two presents that will change his life: a plastic miniature Indian that magically comes to life inside a mysterious old cupboard.
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"One of my friends suggested this book to me and I enjoyed it. I think its very creative,but I wish I would have read it when I was a kid. The only down fall to this book is that it is stereo-typical. I would recommend it to elementary children. This book honestly reminds me of Toy-Story. "
— Alyce (4 out of 5 stars)
Skyhigh fantasy that will enthrall readers.
— Publishers WeeklyBest novel of the year (1981).
— The New York Times.Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book Award, California Young Reader Medal, Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award, A Virginia Young Readers Award.
" not so good. it is not as cool as you would think. I say don't read it "
— Emma, 2/19/2014" Thoroughly enjoyable fantasy. "
— Ivan, 2/12/2014" I remember that this book was well written enough to freak me out a little, and it wasn't even a horror book. I was a sensitive child. I paused for a little bit before playing with doll house stuff...then got over and just embraced and loved the story. Another one I want my kids to read. "
— Krystal, 2/7/2014" Loved this book sooo much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read it in 3 grade, but it was amazing, remember that much! "
— Kimber~!!, 1/31/2014" It is a very good book I recommend to all! "
— Connor, 1/31/2014" I thought it was a really nice (and unreal) story when I read it in fourth grade.I think the author was trying to show us how somethings have a great deal of responsibility even though it might seem reall EASY. "
— Ramisha, 1/31/2014" one of my childhood favorites "
— Amanda, 1/29/2014" Our whole family read this book as part of a family read that my daughters school did. It was a fun and interesting story, but I was a little disappointed that there was some profanity in what would otherwise have been a great kids book. "
— Eric, 1/28/2014" Another great grade school read "
— Erica, 1/20/2014" We are reading this as a family. Carter and Claire both enjoy it...we have to put William to bed before reading because he tries to disrupt the reading because he feels left out. "
— Daniel, 1/4/2014" one of the best stories I have read to my boys so far. They absolutley loved it and so did Grace "
— Debra, 12/20/2013" this book was very cool because it made me feel like i was the indian! "
— Emily, 12/5/2013" I first had this book read to me in school and I think I picked it up on my own since my teacher was a bery bad reader :). A fun and engaging tale about a toy that comes to life when placed in a magic cupboard. Great for kids who love tales about the impossible happening. "
— Sara, 11/19/2013" this was such a great book. so many magical things in this book....great for kids "
— Mariposa, 10/22/2013" Loved it, loved it! Such fun "
— Dianna, 10/21/2013" The 1st 2nd and 3rd (currently reading)are the best books i've read in my entire life!!!!! "
— Galilea, 9/29/2013" This was cute. It was most definitely different than the movie though both were entertaining. Haven't read any of the sequels but am looking forward to them. "
— Rose, 7/6/2013" I remember reading this book when I was a little kid and I loved it! I want to read it again, because it's been so long.. I'm going to pick it up for my newphews to read. "
— Cici, 5/31/2013" I think this book is about one of my favorites. i use to love this book when i was a kid . I never really liked the movie though. "
— David, 2/17/2013" Got Me started in books super interesting "
— »DayDreamer«, 1/13/2013" I think this is more of a boys' type book but it's still a fun read. "
— Nikkie, 12/14/2012" Read this as a kid and I still have fond memories of it. Very good book. "
— Christine, 10/30/2012" I could never pronounce "Omri" when I was a kid, but I still love this as an adult, and not for sentimental value either! Well written. "
— Elizabeth, 8/3/2012" One of those childhood books you'll never forget because it is still captivating as an adult. "
— Annalisa, 7/25/2012" My boys and I are each reading our own copy of this book simultaneously and then we're going to discuss it Socratic style. Love it. "
— Krista, 5/17/2012" One of my favorite books when I was growing up! "
— Angela, 4/10/2012" Adalyn really enjoyed this. It depended on the day for Connor. Maybe a bit long for Connor. Although, David did a fantastic job with the cowboy voice! :0) "
— Ashley, 1/3/2012" childhood memories "
— Marie, 12/14/2011" An all-time favorite from my childhood. I often dreamed about what I would bring to life if I had my own cupboard! "
— Meghan, 8/22/2011" this book is about the adventures of a boy and a plastic in dian that comes to life thats the indian not the boy "
— Owen, 5/18/2011" A wonderful read aloud for my classroom! My student's loved it and were always begging me to keep reading! Several of them have picked up the Return of the Indian to keep reading on their own! "
— Ash, 5/5/2011" Gabe says (7 year old): I loved it. The best part of the story was when the Indian went to fight the cowboy. "
— Louise, 5/4/2011" I think every little boy needs to read this book. Noah was completely engrossed. There were frequent British words/expressions that I had to rephrase so he'd understand, but he was captivated by the idea of one of his toys coming alive. Classic. "
— Lauren, 5/1/2011" Read it as a kid. It's a good book. "
— Derek, 4/26/2011" First read to me by my 5th grade teacher, Mr. LeBlanc when it was newly published. It was fantasic. I remember my class begging him to keep reading it the rest of the day instead of one chapter at a time after lunch. "
— Laura, 4/23/2011" This was a really enjoyable book. In time I think that I'll read the other books in the series. I now see why 3rd and 4th grade teachers choose this book for a read aloud. "
— Dan, 4/18/2011" This book was really good. "
— Tyler, 4/16/2011" I read this in two days. It was so good. I can't believe I had never read it before. We watched the movie too. I wish I had a magic cupboard ... "
— Marissa, 4/13/2011" This is one of the only stories where I enjoyed the movie adaptation better than the book. "
— Lyndsey, 4/12/2011" Joseph liked this better than Vic did. I read it a long time ago and really liked it. "
— Amy, 4/8/2011" Reading this with my kids is one of my best memories. "
— Zjourney, 4/5/2011" Loved using this book series in the classroom, it is a favorite of students! "
— JoDee, 4/4/2011" I read this aloud to my kids for a school program. We really enjoyed it! "
— Katherine, 4/4/2011Lynne Reid Banks is a bestselling author for children and adults. Her classic children’s novel The Indian in the Cupboard has sold nearly six million copies worldwide. She was born in London in 1929 and worked as an actress, writer, and television news reporter. Lynne has written thirty books: her first, The L-Shaped Room, was published in 1960. She now lives in Dorset, where she continues to write.