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The Indian in the Cupboard
The Indian in the Cupboard | Lynne Reid Banks
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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 brave. 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? From the Hardcover edition.
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This was a fast and fun read even if it didn‘t hold up to the elevated memories from my childhood. Still, there was enough to make for an engaging, nostalgic read. I found myself both impressed and annoyed by Omari‘s maturity, which was well beyond his years. 3/5
#bookspinbingo #doublespin

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 3y
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kuhkuhbird
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1. Indian in the Cupboard--bluffed my way through a 4th grade book report. Please don't tell Mrs. Hayes. But I have enjoyed reading it with the young people in my life.
2. B&W Star Wars tee
3. Barry on HBO
4. Faun (Shout-out to Mr. Tumnus)

#friyayintro @howjessreads

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ceruleanjen
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My childhood read. Very nostalgic! I'd forgotten a good bit of what happened in the book concerning school. Still a fun light fantasy type of read with interesting characters. Little Bear (Little Bull in the UK) was my favorite of them all and made me laugh.

This book used to inspire me to put my "plastic" toys into a jewelry box in hopes they would come alive.

I mainly listened to the audio, which is narrated by the author.

5⭐ Still love it.

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lover.of.the.classics
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This was one of those books that I read a LONG time ago, and that I would probably be willing to read again. There is a brilliant mix of magic and a child‘s imagination.

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JLaurenceCohen
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I was obsessed with this book as a kid. Omri's toy Native American figurine comes to life.

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Kdunn52
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Loved this story as a kid!

Pagemasta So did I!!!! So good! I totally forgot about that book 6y
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Nebklvr
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An imaginative tale about a boy who comes across a magic cupboard and key that turns his plastic figurines into real people. A little time travel and very vague on how this process takes place but fun for all of that. A different cover might make it more likely to get checked out.

TobeyTheScavengerMonk The later books really dig in to how exactly the magic works and where it came from. 6y
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monalyisha
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My 4th grade teacher, Ms. Lee, was big on read-alouds. I would sit in rapt attention as she read “The Cay” complete with an “island accent” (totally not okay by today‘s guidelines, I‘m sure) or, in this case, “The Indian in the Cupboard.” When she was done, she showed us the movie. I cried. 😂 It was my first time experiencing that particular sadness when the images on screen don‘t correspond with those in your head.

#ThrowbackReadathon Jan 25-28

monalyisha Note: I‘m actually not rereading “The Indian in the Cupboard” for the Readathon. But I *am* rereading “The Babysitter‘s Club,” which was made into a movie starring Larisa Oleynik as Dawn. Anything with Larisa Oleynik (a.k.a. Alex Mack) was okay by me! 😉🙌🏻 (edited) 7y
MiyakoBunny ❤️❤️❤️ 7y
Lizpixie The Wizard Of Oz! I love the movie version but I love the book series so much more.💛💚 7y
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vkois88 I loved the BSC movie when I was younger. The series was one of my favorites, and it was cool to see it come to life in a way different from the tv show. It also had Rachel Leigh Cook and Sissy Spacek's daughter Schuyler Fisk. 7y
BookishWildflower My 3rd grade teacher used to read to our class everyday. She would sit at her desk and would pick someone to brush her hair while she read. It sounds weird but everyone used to fight over who would get to brush her hair that day. I remember her reading ‘Charlotte‘s Web‘ that was back in 1990 something and I still remember it like it was yesterday. She was my most favorite teacher. ❤️ 7y
monalyisha @BananaSplittBritt Haha that sounds very intimate... but also like a great memory! 7y
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JTRobertson
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I loved this series as a kid, and decided to listen to the first book while waiting for the next Temeraire book, which is on hold. Turns out I still love it, particularly Boone. Just a fun little story, which I realize reading it now as an adult includes some nice little lessons for kids.

I did cringe just a little bit at some of the indian/cowboy stereotypes, but there's enough education included that it sort of balanced out.

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TobeyTheScavengerMonk
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Finished this one today with my morning tutoring group. Focused on the way Omri's stereotypes are challenged by what he learns about Little Bear and Boone, and Omri's growing realization that they are people, not toys. Rather #problematic that Little Bear is essentially rewarded with a woman at the end though.

EvieBee I loved this book as a young person. I should probably revisit. Your discussion topics sounds so deep. 8y
josie281 I need to reread. I enjoyed this and reread it a lot in my youth. 8y
TobeyTheScavengerMonk @EvieBee84 @josie281 It was my first reread since I was a kid and it really holds up! 8y
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DzdnDstrctd
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I don't own this because the only book I #threwacrosstheroom is a book I HATED. Thanks, Mr. Buetler. #photoadaynov16

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GeekyGirlBooks
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In the 6th grade I dressed as Little Bear to give an oral book report on The Indian In the Cupboard. I still cringe like it was yesterday.....😂

#booktober #characteriddressas

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TobeyTheScavengerMonk
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Working through this with my morning tutoring group. I read the whole series in Elementary School (well at least the first 4), and it still holds up.

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MrBook
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For #BannedBooksWeek. This was a favorite story of mine during my childhood. A cupboard where small toy figurines come to life I think fascinates every child (just look at the success of "Toy Story"). Omri & Little Bear come to have a special friendship in which Omri learns a great deal about respect, dignity, initiative, acceptance, responsibility, moving past stereotypes, etc. Enrapturing. #PairWith: Juicy Juice Fruit Punch, chilled with ice.

AbstractMonica My daughter just got this assigned to her for her 3rd grade class. I can't wait for her to start reading it. 8y
snacksinthestacks I loved this book! Does it hold up on a re-read? 8y
FoldedPagesDistillery I adore this book. One of my all time favorites!! Always made me hungry 😂😂 8y
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MrBook @AbstractMonica Ooh, that's great! I hope she enjoys it 😁👏🏻👍🏻! @snacksinthestacks Yes! Quite well 😊👍🏻. The lessons learned still resonate with a mature adult like myself 😎👌🏻. @FoldedPagesDistillery 😂👏🏻👍🏻!! 8y
josie281 One of my favorites! 8y
MrBook @josie281 😁👏🏻👍🏻🙌🏻! 8y
Adam_Z I never knew this was banned... I remember it was read aloud in class, when I was in elementary school (3rd grade?)... I can't imagine why it would have been banned??? 8y
Born.A.Reader Wait a minute. Why is it banned? I have all the books in this saga (series?). 8y
MrBook @Adam_Z @Born.A.Reader Here's a list of other surprisingly banned books as well, including TIITC: https://wcls.bibliocommons.com/list/print_list/88680719_littlemissanachronist/93... 8y
Jamielouise I loved this book as a kid. My third grade teacher read it to us, she was great at voices! 😏 8y
Cobscook I can't imagine what would cause this to be banned...fond memories of this one. 8y
LibrarianToujours That cover brings back memories! 8y
EricaReads Ooh I loved this book! Maybe I'll read it to my third grade class this year. I forgot all about it. 8y
MeganAnn Loved this book as a child! 😍 8y
Peddler410 Love the drink choice! 8y
Laalaleighh I was OBSESSED with this book. OBSESSED. 8y
Autumn Loved this just as much when I read it to my daughter! 8y
MrBook @Jamielouise That is awesome 😁👏🏻👍🏻! @Cobscook There's a reason someone somewhere will imagine, and that's the reason not to 😉😎👍🏻. @NHLibrarian Yes! This is the one I remember as well 😊👍🏻. @EricaReads That'd be great 😁👏🏻👍🏻! @MeganAnn #KindredSpirits 😎🙌🏻👍🏻. @Peddler410 Thank you 😁👍🏻! @Laalaleighh Sooo you really didn't like it then? 😂👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻🙌🏻. @Autumn Niiice 😁👏🏻🙌🏻👍🏻. 8y
Laalaleighh Not at all. 8y
hgrimes I used to be obsessed with this book! 8y
MrBook @Laalaleighh 😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻! Glad to have you back, @BookBabe and I and the rest of Litsy missed you 😊👍🏻. @hgrimes Understandable 😎👌🏻. 8y
Laalaleighh @MrBook 😊😊😊😊awww thank you! 8y
alexxisasynner I love this book!! 8y
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