The Indian in the Cupboard
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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. Trying to hide his disappointment, Omri puts the Indian in a metal cupboard and locks the door with a mysterious skeleton key that once belonged to his great-grandmother. Little does Omri know that by turning the key, he will transform his ordinary plastic Indian into a real live man from an altogether different time and place! Omri and the tiny warrior called Little Bear could hardly be more different, yet soon the two forge a very special friendship. Will Omri be able to keep Little Bear without anyone finding out and taking his precious Indian from him?
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I enjoyed reading this entire series as a child and still find it an engaging story. There are however racist and sexist elements parents or educators should discuss with young readers.
It's a premise that has been explored pretty thoroughly in books and movies: what if my toys came to life? But this iteration of the classic question is engaging and fun, and a great book for upper elementary school readers. I'd especially recommend it for grades 3-5.
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Lynne Reid Banks was evacuated from England to Canada during World War II, and she then returned to England in 1945 to study for the stage. She later became a freelance journalist and playwright and in 1955 became the first female TV news reporter. She has written many books for children, teenagers, and adults, including the bestselling The Indian in the Cupboard adventures.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9780375847530
- Publication Date
- February 1, 2010
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Original Publication Date
- January 1, 1980
- Page Count
- 240
- Words Per Page
- 183
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 12 years
- Lexile® Level
- 780L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~S
- ATOS® Book Level
- 4.6
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 6
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 231
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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