Aberdeen Reads... The Indian in the Cupboard

The Indian in the Cupboard, by Lynne Reid Banks, is a classic that will engage both boys and girls.  This was one of my personal favorites from when I was in Mrs. Walshe's fifth grade way back in 1988, and it proves to be a favorite amongst Aberdeen's fourth and fifth graders as well.

Omri receives his friend's old plastic Indian figurine, an old cupboard, and his mother's fancy key for his birthday.  To his surprise, the key and the cupboard have some magical powers to animate plastic toys.  Upon discovering the plastic Indian he locked in the cupboard has come to life, Omri uses his imagination and creativity to use the magic for more adventures.

When we finish reading the book during library time, we plan to watch the movie based on the book!  But as usual, I bet our fourth and fifth graders will agree, that they like the book better!