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This is a wonderful book to read aloud! The only problem I had with the story was the setting - no matter what the author wrote I kept seeing it set in New York City. Then the movie came out and I was totally vindicated! The first of a looonnnnggg series of books! Children form attachments and obcessions easily, so if it is for great writing I say BRING IT ON!

A perfect classic that I've probably read a hundred times throughout gradeschool. Everybody should read this at least once in their lifetime.

Great boy's book

This is a great book! The movie just does not do it justice.

I read this book in 5th or 6th grade shortly after I read the Bridge to Terabithia. After I read this book I went out and rented the movie. Although the movie doesn't do it justice. The book is a lot better than the movie. Great story, definitely worth a read.

One of my favorites growing up.

Great book for children and adults alike. Great to read aloud to your kids!

Toys come to life is this classic tale.

From the back cover:

THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD "deserves a place of honor beside Mary Norton's "The Borrowers" and E. B. White's "Stuart Little". Lynne Reid Banks possesses that rare ability to blend the drama and humor of everyday life with utterly believable fantasy"

good book,just like themovie.181 pages

Children Version Ages 8 - 12

the cover looks a little different than the one shown here

THE INDIAN IN THE CUPBOARD deserves a place of honor beside Mary Norton's "The Borrowers" and E.B. White's "Stuart Little." Lynne Reid Banks possesses that rare ability to blend the drama and humor of everyday life with utterly believable fantasy. ST LOUIS POST

From Amazon.com:
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.

I did not read this, my daughter did.