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	The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
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Product Details Binding Mass Market Paperback EAN 9780380600120 ISBN 0380600129 Manufacturer HarperCollins Number Of Items 1 Number Of Pages 240 Publication Date September 01, 1982 Publisher HarperCollins Reading Level Ages 9-12 Release Date January 01, 2001 Availability Usually ships in 24 hours Product Description It all starts with a birthday present Omri doesn't even want -- a small plastic Indian of no use to him at all. But when an old wooden cupboard and a special key bring the unusual toy to life, Omri's Indian becomes his most important secret: precious, dangerous, wonderful, and above all, magical. What could be better than a magic cupboard that turns small toys into living creatures? Omri's big brother has no birthday present for him, so he gives Omri an old medicine cabinet he's found. Although their mother supplies a key, the cabinet still doesn't seem like much of a present. But when an exhausted Omri dumps a plastic toy Indian into the cabinet just before falling asleep, the magic begins. Turn the key once and the toy comes alive; turn it a second time and it's an action figure again. The Indian in the Cupboard is one of those rare books that is equally appealing to children and adults. The story of Omri and the Indian, Little Bear, is replete with subtle reminders of the responsibilities that accompany friendship and love. For kids, it's a great yarn; for most parents, it's also a reminder that Omri's wrenching decision to send his toy back to its own world is not so different from the recognition of their children's emerging independence. The Indian in the Cupboard is also available in Spanish (La Llave Magica.) (The publisher recommends this book for children ages 9-12, although younger kids will enjoy hearing it read aloud.) 'A Superb Fantasy' -- --Los Angeles Herald Examiner 'A wondeful Story' -- --Cleveland Plain Dealer 'Lynne Reid Banks touches a nerve in young people-adults,too-and touches it with wit, excitement, and poignancy.' -- -- Lloyd Alexander 'Skyhigh fantasy that will enthrall readers.'--Publishers Weekly 'Best 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. It all starts with a birthday present Omri doesn't even want -- a small plastic Indian of no use to him at all. But when an old wooden cupboard and a special key bring the unusual toy to life, Omri's Indian becomes his most important secret: precious, dangerous, wonderful, and above all, magical. 'Skyhigh fantasy that will enthrall readers.'--Publishers Weekly 'Best 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. A youngman receives two presents that will change his life:a plastic miniature Indian that magically comes tolife inside a mysterious old cupboard. 'The best children's book of the year.' --The New York Times 'Ms. Banks has a riveeting expressive contralto voice.' --School Library Journal Lynne Reid Banks was born in London. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she acted and wrote for the repertory stage. Later, she turned to journalism, becoming one of Britain's first female television news reporters. In 1962 she emigrated to Israel, where she married a sculptor, had three sons and taught for eight years in a kibbutz. She now lives with her husband in England. She writes, travels, and visits schools, at home and abroad, full-time. Among Lynne Reid Banks's popular novels for young readers are Angela and Diabola; Harry the Poisonous Centipede; The Fairy Rebel; The Farthest-Away Mountain; The Adventures of King Midas; The Magic Hare; Maura's Angel; and the award-winning Indian in the Cupboard books. Customers who bought this item also bought The Return of the Indian (Indian in the Cupboard) The Secret of the Indian (Indian in the Cupboard) The Mystery of the Cupboard (Indian in the Cupboard) The Key to the Indian (Indian in the Cupboard) The Indian in the Cupboard Customer Reviews for: The Indian in the Cupboard Rating - Quick service All books were new as requested. I was really surprised that the books were received so quickly. Great service! I will purchase from this person again. Rating - Good Writing- Appaling Content As an educator, I am appalled when I find out that other teachers still use this book in their classrooms without discussing the egregious misrepresentation of Native Americans throughout this book. While this book has won critical acclaim for its writing, no level of fine writing will make up for the damage it does to the image of Native Americans. This book portrays Native Americans as unintelligent savages who are ready to attack at any moment. I cringe to think of the Native child who reads this book ... Read More Rating - Interesting story It's Omri's birthday and his brother and his friend have gotten him gifts that don't seem like the best gifts in the world. His brother gave him a cupboard that he found in an alley. And his friend, Patrick, gave him a plastic Indian figure. There's nothing too magical about these items and Omri is less than interested in them until he finds a key among his mother's extra keys that fits the cupboard. He finds that when he puts a plastic figure in the cupboard and then locks the cupboard with that ... Read More see more reviews See all books by author Lynne Reid Banks

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