Banks, Lynne Reid

A nine-year-old boy receives a plastic Indian, a cupboard, and a little key for his birthday and finds himself involved in adventure when the Indian comes to life in the cupboard and befriends him.

A year after he sends his Indian friend, Little Bear, back into the magic cupboard, Omri decides to bring him back only to find that he is close to death and in need of help.

Omri's father discovers the magic of the cupboard. Then, when father and son read Iroquois history and realize that Little Bull, the cupboard Indian, is endangered by English settlers, they risk their lives to travel back in time and help their friend.

Omri's father discovers the magic of the cupboard. Then, when father and son read Iroquois history and realize that Little Bull, the cupboard Indian, is endangered by English settlers, they risk their lives to travel back in time and help their friend.

Harry's mother warns him of the terrifying dangers lurking above the earth-tunnels where centipedes live.

Fifteen-year-old Kate becomes aware of the class consciousness of her middle class family and friends when she falls in love with a boy from a working class family.