370 reviews for:

The Indian in the Cupboard

Lynne Reid Banks

3.69 AVERAGE

pinkbookscoffee's review against another edition

3.0

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I read this book in school (fourth or fifth grade I think) and I liked it so much that I got the sequels and read them on my own. Not long after, a movie version came out. I don't remember how the movie was, but the books stick in my mind.

stephco724's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

genevieve5's review against another edition

3.0

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Imaginative and fun! A great little adventure story for kids, though in respect to cultural appropriateness, it is not good, and there is racially/culturally offensive material.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Racism

Moderate: Racial slurs, Violence

bluesapphirereads's review against another edition

3.0

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I’d like to say the outdated language didn’t make me cringe more than a little bit I can’t say that. I will however say that this book was fascinating. It would be interesting to see it updated with appropriate language and connections between the characters.

kgiusti311's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous hopeful medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

abetterjulie's review against another edition

5.0

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Somehow, this charming and exciting book eluded me during my childhood. I am so glad I finally picked it up to read it. I love the lessons on friendship and respect. I love the hard choices and breathless anticipation that only come with being a child trying to keep a secret. I love the ethical resolution at the end.

lushin's review against another edition

5.0

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I had read this in school and enjoyed re reading it years later. I’m really enjoying reading along with my ten year old!

rys_'s review against another edition

4.25

adventurous emotional inspiring mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

hwsinc's review against another edition

4.0

reflective

mcwinningkoff's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous fast-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated