The Return of the Indian
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1986 · Est. 4 hour read

The Return of the Indian

Written by Lynne Reid Banks

Book #2 in the The Indian in the Cupboard series

A magical key revives a tiny warrior, thrusting Omri into a life-or-death struggle.

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189 pages· 37,661 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Omri's life takes a thrilling turn when he finds the magic key that brings his tiny friend, Little Bear, to life. But Little Bear is wounded in a historical battle, and Omri must navigate between his world and the past to save him. As Omri faces the consequences of his actions, he must decide if he can rescue Little Bear and his village from destruction. Will Omri's courage be enough to overcome the nightmare that began as a simple game?

From the publisher

Omri can hardly contain his excitement when he wins first prize in a national writing contest. But he feels he must share the good news with Little Bear, his miniature Indian friend who inspired the winning entry. Omri isn’t prepared for what he finds when he ventures back into the cupboard that magically transforms the plastic toy into a real live Iroquois Indian. Desperate to help Little Bear, Omri must find a way to transport himself to the world of the Native Americans. In the process he learns a lot about these amazing people, as well as about himself.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
189
Words
37,661
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
740L
Themes & topics
Books about cultureBooks about magicBooks about toysBooks about race and ethnicityBooks about secrets
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.7
F&P level
~R
Publication
Published
February 9, 2010
First published
January 1, 1986
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375855238

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