The Indian in the Cupboard

by Lynne Reid Banks

Book Overview

Full of magic and appealing characters, this classic novel takes readers on a remarkable adventure. It's Omri's birthday, but all he gets from his best friend, Patrick, is a little plastic Indian toy.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0380725584
• ISBN13: 9780380725588
• Release Date: July 1995
• Publisher: HarperTrophy
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.3" x 6.9"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

Caution, the pretend is mixed in with hurtful reality

Thirty years ago I saw nothing wrong with this book. Now I see old cowboy and Indian brought back into modern school days is not a good idea, is not kind.

A stunning imaginative journey

This book is fascinating in many regards. One, it's got magic: a real, true, amazing bit of magic. Two, it explores the friendship between two kids, complete with the sudden I-hate-yous and all. Three, it presents children with some thought-provoking scenarios. Should the children continue to make people until everybody has a wife, etc, or should the children return all the people to plastic after they've witnessed the real emotions and personalities of those people. The book asks deep moral questions in a way that kids can handle. This would be a great book to read aloud. It's got enough action and a fast-paced storyline that kids would just love to hear you read it.

One of the most imaginative stories ever!!!

This was one of my favorite books as a child. I was a little disappointed with the movie especially if it keeps people from taking the time to read the book. It is worth the read whether you are a kid or an adult. It is filled with rich imaginative imagery that was not captured by the movie. Furthermore, while the whole premise of a little Indian coming alive in a cupboard is engough to keep the story moving, this is but one of the many adventures twist which unfolds in this great story. The second book in the series is just as good but then the series tapers off a little but the first two are definately not to miss.

Great for people with imagination!

This book was amazing! I find many books that I liked but this one's in the top ten. Lynne Reid Banks must have a lot of imagination if she is able to create a full and exciting book with a boy and an action figure.I remember that when I was growing up I always wanted to have my toys come alive. This story is terriffic and now that I have the sequel I can't wait to read it. I also plan on reading the other books. I got the list of this series and listed it below.The Indian in the CupboardThe Return of the Indian (the one I'm reading)The Secret of the IndianThe Mystery of the CupboardThe Key to the Indian.I plan on reading all these books in order and enjoying them from cover to cover.

This book is a magical return to childhood fantasies

One of the best read aloud books ever, Indian in the Cupboard takes us on a magical journey to childhood where fantasies seem real. A young boy is in charge of a tiny, feisty indian whom he keeps in a special cupboard with a key that only he holds. He learns the excitement, value and caretaking responsibility of another human being. The imagination and detail draw the reader right into the story. As a school teacher and mother, I have experienced an emotional bonding with my students and son through this book. My son, 9 at the time, put his hands over his face and said, "Mom, this is my favorite book in the whole world." I felt a surge of joy as I watched my son become hooked on reading. One student unknowingly gave Lynne Reid Banks a wonderful compliment when I attempted to show the class a sketch of a picture in the book..."No! Don't show us the pictures!", and quickly covered his face. The descriptions and story-line of this book make it a DON'T MISS for your child's growing up years! RaNae Palme