"Indian in the Cupboard" by Lynne Reid Banks follows the story of a young boy named Omri who discovers a magical cupboard that can bring toys to life. After placing a miniature Indian figurine, named Little Bear, inside, Omri finds himself with a living, breathing companion. As the two form a friendship, they navigate the challenges of their vastly different worlds. Omri learns important lessons about responsibility, friendship, and the repercussions of his actions when he faces the moral dilemmas that arise from having the power to control life and death. The story intertwines adventure with themes of empathy and understanding. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Avon Camelot Books, Indian in the Cupboard .
This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 227 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Perfection Learning .
Lynne Reid Banks is the author of the award-winning Indian in the Cupboard. Brock Cole is an award-winning children's author as well as a noted artist and illustrator. Born in a small town in Michigan, he now lives in Buffalo, New York.
This book contains the following story:
The Indian in the Cupboard
For Omri, it is a dream come true when the plastic American Indian he locks into the old cupboard comes to life. Little Bull is everything an Indian brave should be – proud, fearless and defiant. But being in charge of a real, live, human being is a heavy responsibility, as Omri soon discovers. And when his best friend, Patrick, is let in on the secret, he soon realises that life-changing decisions lie ahead.