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The Return of the Indian

Lynne Reid Banks (1986)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesThe Indian in the Cupboard #2
Setting
CSM age8
Goodreads3.86
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathMedical Emergency

Positive tags

FriendshipAdventureHeartwarmingQuestHealing Arc

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Portal FantasyFound FamilyQuestTime TravelMentor FigureFish out of WaterComing of Age

Themes

FriendshipResponsibilityConsequences of ActionsCross-Cultural UnderstandingMagic and RealityLoyaltyGrowing up

Synopsis

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.

Tags

Time Travel FantasyAdventureFriendship StoryPortal Fantasy