The Indian in the Cupboard

The Indian in the Cupboard

by Lynne Reid Banks

Age Range
8-12 years
Reading Level
Independent Reader
Category
Chapter Book
Pages
181
Published
1980
ISBN
978-0375847530

About This Book

When nine-year-old Omri puts a plastic toy figure in an old cupboard and turns the key, the figure comes to life as a real, tiny Iroquois man named Little Bear. Omri must keep his secret while learning that having power over a living person comes with real responsibilities.

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