The Indian in the Cupboard is a low fantasy children's novel by the British writer Lynne Reid Banks. It was published in 1980 with illustrations by Robin Jacques and Brock Cole. It was later adapted as a 1995 children's film of the same name. Later books in the series were illustrated by Piers Sanford. The original book was followed by four sequels: The Return of the Indian; The Secret of the Indian; The Mystery of the Cupboard; and The Key to the Indian. All were published by Doubleday Books in hardcover, then by Avon Books, now Harper Collins, in paperback. There have been multiple reprints in various formats, including movie tie-in editions. The publisher recommended reading level is age nine and up. All the books revolve around a young boy, Omri, who discovers the powers of a magical cupboard. When plastic toys are locked in the cupboard, they become real, living beings, resulting in Omri befriending an 18th-century Iroquois chief named Little Bear.
| Author | Lynne Reid Banks |
| Illustrator | Robin Jacques (UK), Brock Cole (US) |
| Series | Indian in the Cupboard |
| Publisher | J. M. Dent (UK), Doubleday and Company (US) |
| Followed by | The Return of the Indian |
About The Indian in the Cupboard
A boy receives a cupboard as a gift on his ninth birthday and discovers that any toys put in it can come to life.
Achievement of The Indian in the Cupboard
The Frank Oz-directed film is based on the children's book of the same name by Lynne Reid Banks. It failed to make back its money at the box office, earning $35.7 million on a $45 million budget.
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Latest information about The Indian in the Cupboard updated on July 28 2021.
