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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9780385170512
ISBN: 0385170513
Label: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 192
Publication Date: April 05, 1985
Publisher: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Reading Level: Ages 9-12
Release Date: March 05, 1985
Sales Rank: 33950
Studio: Doubleday Books for Young Readers
Editorial Review:
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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.)
Product Description:
A young man receives two presents that will change his life: a plastic miniature Indian that magically comes to life inside a mysterious old cupboard.
Average Rating: 
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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 ... Read More
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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 ... Read More
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It was interesting and exciting because the plot was unexpected. I liked the stories told by the characters from the cupboard and that they had past lives. Their daily lives were interesting such as the food they ate and the risks they faced. It's a good book to read for kids.
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I discovered the story about the Indian in the Cupboard when I saw the film based on the book. I think the book is quite good, but I would like to have more illustrations, because I'm teacher of English for Spanish students and if you want to use the story for early ages (6-8) you'll need more illustrations. But in general I liked this book very much.
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I am a sixth grader who experienced a magical journey after reading the famous book, The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks and illustration by Brock Cole.
The book takes you on a magical journey when Omri, who is celebrating his birthday,receives a plain old cupboard from his family and a plastic indian from his friend, Patrick.
Omri loved cupboards and would find things to put in them. The cupboard however would not lock and his mother gives him a box with keys with all shapes and ... Read More
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