“The Indian in the Cupboard," by Lynne Reid Banks, is a children‘s novel about a young boy named Omri who receives a plastic toy Indian for his birthday. When Omri locks the toy Indian in an old cupboard and turns a key, the figure comes to life as a miniature, living Iroquois warrior named Little Bear. Omri must learn to care for and manage this tiny person, while keeping his existence a secret. The story explores themes of friendship, responsibility, and the complexities of different cultures and time periods
