THE MYSTERY OF THE CUPBOARD

by Lynne Reid Banks

Paperback, 1993

Status

Available

Local notes

PB Ban

Barcode

1099

Publication

COLLINS (1993), 160 pages

Description

After the family moves to the country to a house recently inherited by his mother, Omri finds many secrets revealed to him when he accidently discovers the link between the house and the magic cupboard. Sequel to "The Secret of the Indian."

Subjects

Family life Fiction

Magic Fiction

Moving, household Fiction

Toys Fiction

Awards

Wyoming Indian Paintbrush Award (Nominee — 1995)

Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Nominee — 1997)

Mythopoeic Awards (Finalist — Children's Literature — 1994)

Language

English

Original language

English

Original publication date

1992

Physical description

160 p.; 7.01 inches

User reviews

LibraryThing member kk1

My least favourite book in the series so far, because it mostly deals with filling in the back story. Not enough cowboy and indian magic. Hoping the last book will be more fun.

2 more

LibraryThing member krizia_lazaro

"The Indian in the Cupboard" was a great children's story. I did not expect that the "makings" of the cupboard is not that great. This book lacks a strong story plot. It feels like it was not well thought of and is lacking in substance. Even my sister can write a better story than this one. I

expected a lot from Lynne Reid Banks because the first two books were exceptional. This one has no climax and is boring. A child would choose playing with real Indian dolls than read this one. If you want to maintain your image of the cupboard - something good and fun - in your head then do not read this one. I was truly disappointed.

Show Less

LibraryThing member SandyAMcPherson

A whole new set of characters and an unravelling of the 'mystery' of the cupboard. This felt like a story written to prolong the saga of the magic cupboard. As an adult, it is hard to understand how the extension of Omri's family history will engage the children that loved Book 1. The novel has

some stereotyping that seems out-of-sync with today's respect for other peoples. However, in the context of its day, the story was moderately amusing. Just not remarkable.

Show Less

Fewer