📖 About Indian in the Cupboard

Indian in the Cupboard is a series universe written by Lynne Reid Banks. The complete collection runs to 5 books across 1 series, published between 1980 and 1998.

The main series is Publication Order of The Indian in the Cupboard Books with 5 books. It opens with The Indian in the Cupboard (1980) and currently runs to Key to the Indian (1998).

Series included on this page:

🎯 Where to Start with Indian in the Cupboard

New readers should begin with the first book of the main series in publication order: The Indian in the Cupboard (1980), book 1 of Publication Order of The Indian in the Cupboard Books. Reading in publication order lets the world and characters develop the way the author intended, and it avoids spoilers that later books may contain.

Each of the 1 series on this page is expandable — click a series heading to see every title it contains, in order, with a direct link to buy the book on Amazon.

📚 Indian in the Cupboard Books in Order

Publication Order of The Indian in the Cupboard Books
5 books
1
The Indian in the Cupboard book cover1The Indian in the Cupboard1980Buy on Amazon
The Return of the Indian book cover2The Return of the Indian1985Buy on Amazon
The Secret of the Indian book cover3The Secret of the Indian1989Buy on Amazon
The Mystery of the Cupboard book cover4The Mystery of the Cupboard1993Buy on Amazon
Key to the Indian book cover5Key to the Indian1998Buy on Amazon

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many Indian in the Cupboard books are there?
There are 5 books in the Indian in the Cupboard collection, organised into 1 series and published between 1980 and 1998.
What is the first Indian in the Cupboard book?
The first book is The Indian in the Cupboard, published in 1980.
What order should I read the Indian in the Cupboard books in?
Most readers use publication order, which is the order the books were originally released. A chronological order is also provided on this page for readers who prefer to follow the internal timeline of the story.
Who wrote the Indian in the Cupboard books?
The Indian in the Cupboard books were written by Lynne Reid Banks.
Is the Indian in the Cupboard series finished?
The main series, Publication Order of The Indian in the Cupboard Books, has 5 books so far. The most recent title listed on this page gives the current end point of the series.
When did the Indian in the Cupboard series start?
The earliest title in this collection was published in 1980, and the most recent in 1998.