The Indian in the Cupboard is a 1980 children's book written by British author Lynne Reid Banks. In the story, a young boy discovers that when he locks a toy plastic Indian, named Little Bear and later known as Little Bull, in an old bathroom cupboard, the figure comes to life.

The Indian in the Cupboard (1980)

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The boy, Omri, discovers that the cupboard (which we later find out (in The Mystery of the Cupboard) is a creation of his great-uncle Frederick), if used in conjunction with a lead key (later revealed to be a creation of his great-great-aunt Jessica Charlotte Driscoll, who was a clairvoyant, magician, and dance-hall star during the early 20th century), brings the spirit of historical people forward in time, where they are imposed within the plastic toys. This leads to more trouble, when his passionate friend Patrick brings a cowboy (named Billy Boone) and horse into the present. Despite the fights and rivalries between the two tiny men, Patrick refuses to send them back until it is too late. At that point, the key goes missing, and Omri's brother Gillon's pet rat escapes into the annals of the house. Little Bear, Patrick, and Omri manage to recover the key before the little men are lost to the rat's hunger.

Little Bear is a demanding character, and ultimately Omri must provide him with a bride, Bright Stars, with whom the tribal prince goes home to his own time.

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the indian in the cupboard is playing this friday. major flashback to my childhood.
cburkett3 (Carson Burkett) Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:24:53 -0000
the indian in the cupboard is playing this friday. major flashback to my childhood.
A trailer for indian in the cupboard this makes me feel so old.
R_Esco (Ruben Escobedo III) Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:51:53 -0000
A trailer for indian in the cupboard this makes me feel so old.
On a serious note: I had no idea Frank Oz directed Indian in the Cupboard. I loved that book as a kid.
joshhechinger (Josh Hechinger) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:37:57 -0000
On a serious note: I had no idea Frank Oz directed Indian in the Cupboard. I loved that book as a kid.
I just remembered why I hated The Indian in the Cupboard. It solidified and amplified my fear of red skins and midgets.
DeputyDanster (Dan) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:54:44 -0000
I just remembered why I hated The Indian in the Cupboard. It solidified and amplified my fear of red skins and midgets.
#throwbackflicks Indian in the Cupboard
Jezzcaa (Jessica Lynch) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:24:34 -0000
#throwbackflicks Indian in the Cupboard
@serafinowicz besides indian in the cupboard, whats your favorite book?
KidsDontNoShit (NicK) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:18:51 -0000
@serafinowicz besides indian in the cupboard, whats your favorite book?

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