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The Return of the Indian [Paperback]

Lynne Reid Banks (Author), William Geldart (Illustrator)
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In this sequel to the acclaimed The Indian in the Cupboard, Omri decides to see Little Bear again and turns the key that brings the three-inch toy to life. Ages 8-12.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Grade 5-7 A little over a year has passed since Omri's adventures with a cupboard that could magically bring plastic toys to life. Excited by a prize he won for a story about his adventures with the cupboard, Omri wants to share the news with Little Bear. His joy evaporates when he activates the cupboard and finds a critically wounded Little Bear. Omri and his friend Patrick find and bring to life a small plastic nurse who saves Little Bear, but the tiny Iroquois chief is determined to return to his village, which is under attack from the French. Unsure of what to do, the boys assemble an army of plastic Indians and equip them with modern machine guns. The Indians are devastated, and Little Bear, depressed by his failure, withdraws until he learns of his new son and of Omri's successful story. This is a wonderful sequel, beautifully recreating the magic of the original while adding a darker thread of reality. Banks' rich style brings all of the characters to life. Readers experience the boys' delight in their creation as it is tempered by the realization that their casual actions are having drastic results on real people who have magically become living toys. Of course this is a fantastic situation, but Banks manages to validate it with her realistic details and believable emotions. Highly recommended for fantasy readers and adventure lovers, but be sure that they have read The Indian in the Cupboard (Doubleday, 1981) first. Anne Connor, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 1986 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 9-12
  • Paperback: 208 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins; 1ST edition (January 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0380702843
  • ISBN-13: 978-0380702848
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 5.1 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #590,314 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Completely Captivating Book, March 23, 2009
This review is from: The Return of the Indian (Paperback)
From the first page to the last, I was enthralled in this book! I remember reading the prequel "The Indian in the Cupboard" and thinking that it was a nice enough story, but it didn't leave a big impression on me. On the other hand, reading "The Return of the Indian" took Omri's amazing story to a completely different level.

There's so much adventure and excitement packed into this one book. I almost couldn't stand the suspense in certain parts!

It's the Perfect read for anyone who likes a bit of thrilling action!
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Return of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks, February 14, 2007
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"The Return of the Indian" is a very good book, and probably a better one than "The Indian in the Cupboard". The story is about a boy(Omri) who finds a locked cupboard in a garbage can in the streets of London. When his mother gives him a key that fits no lock in his house, he tries the key on the cupboard it opens! And the story goes farther when he puts a plastic Indian he got from his friend Patric, in the cupboard, and it comes to life!! That was the "Indian in the Cupboard". In the "Return of the Indian", Omri brings back his Indian(Little Bear) and a cowboy, theres even more fun. But when something Happens to Little Bear, Omri must bring even more plastic figures to life, like a very patient and kind nurse, A marine squad with a howitzer and blazing machine guns, and a load of Iroquois tomahawks that want revenge on the English for burning their homes. I loved the action and suspense in this book. I liked the creative storyline, but I think the Author rushes a certain part of the book. If you have read the fist book in this magical series, you'll love the second!
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4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I don't think it was as good as Indian in the Cupboard, September 29, 1999
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I liked it when Omri went to Little Bear's world. Omri was the tepee and got set on fire. He went back to his world and his hair was burned off.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Return of the Indian by Lynne Reid Banks
"The Return of the Indian" is a very good and probably better sequel to "Indian in the Cupboard".
I loved the intense suspense in this book and the creative storyline, but I... Read more
Published on February 14, 2007

4.0 out of 5 stars Return of the Indian
"The Return of the Indian" is a very good sequel to "Indian in the Cupboard".
I loved the intense suspense in this book and the creative storyline, but I think the author... Read more
Published on February 12, 2007

4.0 out of 5 stars Return of the Indian
"The Return of the Indian" is a very good sequel to "Indian in the Cupboard".
I loved the intense suspense in this book and the creative storyline, but I think the author... Read more
Published on February 12, 2007

5.0 out of 5 stars They came back again!!!
The Return of the Indian is the second book to the sequel of The Indian in the Cupboard & at the end of the book in The Indian in the Cupboard the toys were not real anymore &... Read more
Published on June 30, 2002

4.0 out of 5 stars Review by a Sixth Grade Student
I think that The Return of the Indian was a pretty good book. I especially like the parts when Omri put his figures in the cupboard and they became real. Read more
Published on May 29, 2000

5.0 out of 5 stars This was the best book I ever read
I give this book an award!!! It was really funny whan a lady says "how" to an indian girl named bright stars. First you should read the indian in the cupboard. Read more
Published on August 6, 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Return Of The Indian is the best of the 4 books!
I really like this story. Very exciting. This is my favorite of the 4 stories. Lynn has done a great job writing these stories.
Published on November 24, 1998

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