Questions About The Indian in the Cupboard (The Indian in the Cupboard, #1)

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Age Recommendation?

Holly I read this the first time in 4th grade, so I think around 10-12 would be a good age group for this book.

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How come some versions call the "Indian" Little Bear and some Little Bull?

Serena Snively The difference in names come from the Author being from England she didn't know a lot about the naming traditions. She learned as she wrote. It was ad…moreThe difference in names come from the Author being from England she didn't know a lot about the naming traditions. She learned as she wrote. It was adapted to fit the naming style. In most books written outside of North America they will change things to make it more accessible to the readers. Take Harry Potter they changed a lot of words as they are not ones used in North America.(less)

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Can anybody please tell me what are the controversial issues in this book?

Becca Personally, I didn't notice many controversial issues but here are some that people may have problems with; it is about a Native American Indian, and …morePersonally, I didn't notice many controversial issues but here are some that people may have problems with; it is about a Native American Indian, and he has a friend that is a cowboy who thinks he is better then the Indian and is always making rude comments about him, so that is sort of controversial I guess. Also the main character lies a lot because he is trying to keep a secret so that could be controversial for some people who don't want there children reading books where lying is encouraged. Hope that helps! ;)(less)

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how was the book?

Becca I really enjoyed this book, i think that it is a great book for children, but i think adults would enjoy reading it to kids or by themselves

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what does chapter 2 start on?

Natalie Morley 'The door is shut.' About what happens after Omri shut the cupboard door.…more'The door is shut.' About what happens after Omri shut the cupboard door.(less)

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