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A boy discovers that a magic cupboard brings his toys to life
1980Fast paceLight
What it is about
For his birthday, Omri receives an old cupboard and a small plastic toy figure. When he locks the toy inside, it comes alive. He has to look after a real, tiny person from another time. The book has been criticized in recent years for its portrayal of Native Americans.
Who will enjoy it
Young readers who like magic and toy stories.
What you will get
A popular children’s classic, but best read with a conversation about its depiction of Native people.
The Indian in the Cupboard Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Children’s Books · Toys · Magic · Responsibility
Length
181 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
Omri, his friend Patrick and Little Bear.
Setting
A suburban house in England.
What makes it different
A fantasy about the responsibility of caring for another living being.
Feel
Fun, tense and gentle.
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