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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
Meh. I don't remember this book much. I guess it was okay.
I'm not sure how much I liked this when I read it as a kid because I don't remember it that well, but it stands the test of time! What a fun children's fantasy book! I want to bring all the toys to life!
I loved this story as a young child when we were read it in class. Such a fun, imaginative concept, I really enjoyed it, and still feel all warm and happy when I think back to reading this book. Top of my re-purchase list!
At first, I was a little disturbed by this story. But it turned out cute with some good lessons.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Blood
Mild language.
slow-paced
One of my favorite books growing up. I decided to revisit it and still loved it as much as before. The story is magical, the characters are endearing, and its overall a lot of fun. As a child, I remember saving bits of food as I put my "plastic" toys into a locking jewelry box, hoping it might have some magic in it like Omri's medicine cabinet.
My favorite character is Little Bear (Bull in UK editions). I admired his constant courage and he made me laugh several times because he was either being genuinely funny or demanding. While his character is full of stereotypes, I feel like this was the case due to the author being in the UK and Omri basing his assumptions of Native Americans off of stereotypical Western movies. This is also seen with Boone's character. I also enjoyed Tommy's character quite a bit.
Omri himself felt realistic for his age and I felt like he had good character growth as he realizes the magic is more serious than he first thought. I found Patrick to be a bit on the annoying side but liked him well enough overall in the end. Boone's character wasn't as endearing as Little Bear but he had his moments.
I liked the writing and the pacing. This time around I mostly listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author. I usually can't stand British narrators but she ended up being pretty decent. I'd forgotten that the book was originally set in England (not sure this is the case with the movie).
Overall, I found this to be a nostalgic delight and am looking to re-read the entire series now. While a bit dated, I believe this is a book children today would still enjoy.
My favorite character is Little Bear (Bull in UK editions). I admired his constant courage and he made me laugh several times because he was either being genuinely funny or demanding. While his character is full of stereotypes, I feel like this was the case due to the author being in the UK and Omri basing his assumptions of Native Americans off of stereotypical Western movies. This is also seen with Boone's character. I also enjoyed Tommy's character quite a bit.
Omri himself felt realistic for his age and I felt like he had good character growth as he realizes the magic is more serious than he first thought. I found Patrick to be a bit on the annoying side but liked him well enough overall in the end. Boone's character wasn't as endearing as Little Bear but he had his moments.
I liked the writing and the pacing. This time around I mostly listened to the audiobook, which is narrated by the author. I usually can't stand British narrators but she ended up being pretty decent. I'd forgotten that the book was originally set in England (not sure this is the case with the movie).
Overall, I found this to be a nostalgic delight and am looking to re-read the entire series now. While a bit dated, I believe this is a book children today would still enjoy.
When Omri discovers he has a method to change his plastic figurines into real, live, speaking (and demanding) people, he is fascinated. The downside? They are real, live, speaking, demanding characters. Omri's characters are somewhat stereotypical. The "indian" speaks in short, simple sentences. The cowboy is dirty. However, through these characters are not as "simple"as they appear. Little Bear educates Omri regarding the differences between his tribe and prairie tribes. Boone, the cowboy, demonstrates a very emotional side not characteristic of our traditional cowboys. Things are not always as they appear or as we expect them to be. Sometimes, we have to look deeper and allow the magic of the moment to bring friends together.
Imagine you are a child who has a cupboard that magically turns anything plastic to life. What would it be like? What would you do?
Omri quickly learns that it's not as idyllic as he first imagined, nor as much fun, but it's certainly exciting! Little Bear, the Iroquois Indian he brings to life, has ideas of his own. He's no mere plaything, but has thoughts and feelings and demands. When Omri lets his best friend, Patrick, in on the secret, things get much more complicated when he brings his own plastic cowboy, Boone, to life. Little Bear and Boone are natural enemies, and with that, Patrick almost spilling the secret, and a search for a wife for Little Bear, the excitement never ends.
Reid Banks has created characters who will be remembered long after the final page is turned.
Omri quickly learns that it's not as idyllic as he first imagined, nor as much fun, but it's certainly exciting! Little Bear, the Iroquois Indian he brings to life, has ideas of his own. He's no mere plaything, but has thoughts and feelings and demands. When Omri lets his best friend, Patrick, in on the secret, things get much more complicated when he brings his own plastic cowboy, Boone, to life. Little Bear and Boone are natural enemies, and with that, Patrick almost spilling the secret, and a search for a wife for Little Bear, the excitement never ends.
Reid Banks has created characters who will be remembered long after the final page is turned.