by Lynne Reid Banks
A review by Cammie V, a Bangalore mom who is reading the Top 100 Children's Books with her daughter Anusha (9)
Anusha and I both agree about this book - a very enjoyable read! It was published in 1980 and made into a movie in 1995 so it is one of the more contemporary books we have read the summer but it is truly a timeless story. The publisher's recommended reading level is age 9 and above. In the story a young boy, Omri, receives a plastic Native American toy figure for a birthday present. He also receives an old medicine cupboard. He soon discovers that the cupboard has the power to bring plastic toys to life. He brings Little Bear (the Native American) to life and is soon transfixed with helping the small man navigate the perils of living in a new time and place. This is a story about friendship, about responsibility and about valuing life in all its forms. It is exciting and touching to see Omri and his best friend handle this magical cupboard. Anusha and I both recommend this book highly (we now can't wait to see the movie!)
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