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maryehavens 's review for:
The Indian in the Cupboard
by Lynne Reid Banks
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