Indian in the Cupboard Books in Order
See the Indian in the Cupboard books by Lynne Reid Banks in order, with short summaries, series background, and a simple guide to where to start.
Last updated: July 11, 2026
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Indian in the Cupboard books in publication order
5 books
The Indian in the Cupboard
by Lynne Reid Banks
1980
For his birthday, Omri gets a plastic Indian, an old cupboard, and a key that makes toys come alive. What starts as a dream come true quickly becomes a lesson in friendship, secrecy, and responsibility.
The Return of the Indian
by Lynne Reid Banks
1985
Omri brings Little Bear back and finds him badly wounded. Saving his friend means taking bigger risks, and the line between playing with magic and being responsible for a life grows much thinner.
The Secret of the Indian
by Lynne Reid Banks
1989
A battle leaves Little Bear's people badly hurt, and Omri must find a way to help without exposing the cupboard's secret. Patrick's rash choices make the whole adventure even more dangerous.
The Mystery of the Cupboard
by Lynne Reid Banks
1993
After moving to the country, Omri finds an old family account that explains more about the cupboard and its key. The discovery pulls him and Patrick back toward the magic and the risks that come with it.
Key to the Indian
by Lynne Reid Banks
1998
Omri's father discovers the magic cupboard, and together they travel back about two hundred years to help Little Bear and his people at a desperate moment. The family secret becomes a rescue mission with real danger on every side.
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