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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
I think our teacher had us read this for 7th grade. I remembered that I thought it was interesting, but I didn't love it. I have to admit I am a bit fuzzy on it though. Maybe worth a re-read.
I will never forget reading this as a kid and wanting so desperately to have a magic cupboard like the one in the book.
This was one of my favorite books; as a child, I must have read it a dozen times. Re-reading it years later was wonderful. I remembered much of the story but saw it from an entirely new perspective.
I remember reading this book in 4th grade. It was very entertaining. Probably one of the first books that got me to start reading. This one and Tales of a 4th Grade Nothing by Judy Blume.
Fond memories of this book from my childhood...will appeal to boys more than girls, but I loved it too. A plastic figurine of an Indian comes to life when let out of a magical cupboard. Well done.
Pleasantly surprised!
I added this to my list based off of a Goodreads “Best books to read a
aloud to kids” list and I think it was part of a class set that one of my brothers has to read back in the day. I was initially put off by 1) the word Indian, 2) stereotypical “Hollywood Indian speak”, and 3) a British lady writing about “Indians” in 1980. But I gave it a chance anyway and I’m glad I did!
The kids really enjoyed it - the story had more realistic humanity than I thought it would. Very much every child’s dream of their favorite toy coming to life but with appropriate natural consequences. The kids are interested in continuing the series - I’m indifferent.
This book is our 100th read aloud so many it was fun to stroll down memory lane. We’ve read a lot and I hope to continue for as long as we can
I added this to my list based off of a Goodreads “Best books to read a
aloud to kids” list and I think it was part of a class set that one of my brothers has to read back in the day. I was initially put off by 1) the word Indian, 2) stereotypical “Hollywood Indian speak”, and 3) a British lady writing about “Indians” in 1980. But I gave it a chance anyway and I’m glad I did!
The kids really enjoyed it - the story had more realistic humanity than I thought it would. Very much every child’s dream of their favorite toy coming to life but with appropriate natural consequences. The kids are interested in continuing the series - I’m indifferent.
This book is our 100th read aloud so many it was fun to stroll down memory lane. We’ve read a lot and I hope to continue for as long as we can
I would have liked this better if Little Bear hadn't been so selfish and demanding. I would have liked to see the relationship between Omri and Little Bear develop a little more too. The cowboy was cool though.
i was worried this wouldn’t hold up, as a book written in the ‘80s about natives, but it surprised me! i feel like the author tried to avoid easy stereotypes and actually did her research on the customs of Native Iroquois. Boone almost seems more like a caricature than Little Bear! he definitely uses slurs and stereotypes for Little Bear, and while i didn’t love it, it didn’t feel as egregious because it was in character.
I loved the moral dilemma Omri eventually faced, that these were PEOPLE not just play things and they couldn’t keep them as toys in good conscious. As someone who loves time travel (which this kinda is), i really love this series.
I loved the moral dilemma Omri eventually faced, that these were PEOPLE not just play things and they couldn’t keep them as toys in good conscious. As someone who loves time travel (which this kinda is), i really love this series.
I loved this book growing up. I remember trying out the cabinet to see if I could bring things to life too. It made me treat my toys with extra care, thinking that they might really be alive when I was busy elsewhere. Silly, I know. A little like Toy Story too I guess :oP I need to reread this one.