Melissa Mathison

For your birthday, you receive a small plastic Indian figure, a metal cupboard, and a little key. It seems like a perfectly ordinary, even slightly boring, present. But when nine-year-old Omri locks the figure inside the cupboard overnight, he wakes up to find that the plastic has turned into living, breathing flesh. Little Bull is a proud, fierce, and defiant Native American brave who now stands only a few inches tall. Suddenly, Omri is thrust into a world of incredible magic and massive responsibility. Keeping Little Bull safe from the everyday dangers of a giant-sized house is hard enough, but when Omri's best friend Patrick discovers the secret, things quickly spiral out of control. Patrick wants to bring a plastic cowboy to life, setting the stage for a tiny but very real conflict right in Omri's bedroom. You will be on the edge of your seat as Omri navigates the thrilling and terrifying reality of holding another person's life in his hands. This classic adventure explores the heavy weight of choices, the true meaning of respect, and the unforgettable magic of a secret world hidden right inside a bedroom cupboard.