The Indian in the Cupboard Books in Order
6 awards & honors · incl. Kentucky Bluegrass Master List 1988
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The Indian in the Cupboard is a children's fantasy series by Lynne Reid Banks, published between 1989 and 1998. The story centers on a boy named Omri and a magical cupboard that brings his toy Indian to life, leading to adventures that span different historical periods. The series explores themes of friendship, imagination, and the power of storytelling through Omri's experiences with the magical objects and the people around him.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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1993 · Lynne Reid Banks
Yr Indiad yn y Cwpwrdd is a 1993 book by Lynne Reid Banks. It is book 1 of the series The Indian in the Cupboard.
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Buy on Amazon1985 · Lynne Reid Banks · 🏆 5 awards & honors
The Return of the Indian is a 1986 novel by Lynne Reid Banks, the second book in the series following The Indian in the Cupboard. Omri, now in a new…
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Buy on Amazon1989 · Lynne Reid Banks · 🏆 1 award & honors
As his adventures with Little Bear continue, Omri travels from the French and Indian wars to the present, and then back to the Old West at the turn…
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A 1993 novel by Lynne Reid Banks, sequel to "The Secret of the Indian." After the family moves to the country to a house recently inherited by his…
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A 1998 novel by Lynne Reid Banks. As Omri, his father, and other family members learn more about the cupboard in his room, together and separately…
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Companion & related books
Related titles and editions that sit outside the main numbered order.
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Adventure abounds when a toy comes to life in this classic novel! It's Omri's birthday, but all he gets from his best friend, Patrick, is a little…
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2012
Acclaimed New York Times selected "best book of the year," The Indian in the Cupboard, joins The Return of the Indian, and The Secret of the Indian…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Indian in the Cupboard books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “Yr Indiad yn y Cwpwrdd”. Start with “Yr Indiad yn y Cwpwrdd.”
How many books are in the The Indian in the Cupboard series?
We list 7 books by Lynne Reid Banks , published between 1985–2012.
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