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The Indian in the Cupboard

By Lynne Reid Banks

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Paperback $7.99

Feb 09, 2010 | ISBN 9780375847530 | Middle Grade (8-12) *This format is not eligible to earn points towards the Reader Rewards program

Hardcover $16.95

Mar 05, 1985 | ISBN 9780385170512 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Ebook $7.99

Jul 07, 2010 | ISBN 9780307576248 | Middle Grade (8-12)

Audiobook Download $10.95

Sep 23, 2003 | 264 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12)

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    About The Indian in the Cupboard

    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?

    About The Indian in the Cupboard

    Adventure abounds when a toy comes to life in this classic novel!

    It’s Omri’s birthday, but all he gets from his best friend, Patrick, is a little plastic warrior figure. Trying to hide his disappointment, Omri puts his present 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 toy 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 new friend away?

    About The Indian in the Cupboard

    Adventure abounds when a toy comes to life in this classic novel!

    It’s Omri’s birthday, but all he gets from his best friend, Patrick, is a little plastic warrior figure. Trying to hide his disappointment, Omri puts his present 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 toy 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 new friend away?

    About The Indian in the Cupboard

    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.

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    The Secret of the Indian
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    The Fairy Rebel
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    The Return of the Indian
    The Secret of the Indian
    Tiger, Tiger
    The Fairy Rebel
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    About Lynne Reid Banks

    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… More about Lynne Reid Banks

    About Lynne Reid Banks

    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… More about Lynne Reid Banks

    About Lynne Reid Banks

    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… More about Lynne Reid Banks

    About Lynne Reid Banks

    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… More about Lynne Reid Banks

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Feb 09, 2010 | 240 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780375847530

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Hardcover | $16.95
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Mar 05, 1985 | 192 Pages | 5-1/2 x 8-1/4 | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780385170512

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Ebook | $7.99
    Published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers
    Jul 07, 2010 | 192 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9780307576248

    Category: Audiobooks | Children’s Middle Grade Books | Children’s Picture Books

    Audiobook Download | $10.95
    Published by Listening Library (Audio)
    Sep 23, 2003 | 264 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) | ISBN 9781400085736

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    Praise

    “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.

    Awards

    Arizona Young Readers Award WINNER 1989

    California Young Reader Medal WINNER 1985

    Massachusetts Children’s Book Award WINNER 1988

    Pacific Northwest Young Readers Choice Award WINNER 1984

    Virginia Young Readers Program Award WINNER 1987

    Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award NOMINEE 1988

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