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Lynne reid banks born 31 july 1929 is a british author of books for children and adults. She has written over 45 books in her career that includes childrens book called the indian in. Banks was born in london, the only child of james and muriel reid banks. The indian in the cupboard by lynne reid banks used. Lynne reid banks asks why are childrens books today so vile. Lynne reid banks is the author of ten acclaimed adult novels as well as many muchloved books for children. Random house childrens books, apr 6, 2011 juvenile fiction 128 pages. After studying at the royal academy of dramatic art, she acted and wrote for the repertory stage.
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