The Indian In The Cupboard
From Ars Libri by An everyman's journey through western literature.
February 24, 2026 · 35 min
About this episode
This episode discusses the classic middle-grade fantasy 'The Indian In The Cupboard' and its themes of responsibility and lying.
A classic middle-grade fantasy with some intense moments and moral questions about responsibility and war. Although a popular book, it contains a good deal of lying and presents lies in a sympathetic light. Strongly suggest parents read this book with their children and/or talk to their children about the wrongness of lying. Recommended edition: The Indian in the Cupboard This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit arslibri.substack.com
Topics covered
- middle-grade fantasy
- moral questions
- responsibility
- war
- lying
- parenting
Keywords
- The Indian In The Cupboard
- middle-grade
- fantasy
- moral questions
- responsibility
- war
- lying
- parenting
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Indian In The Cupboard
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