What is the main problem in The Indian in the Cupboard?

In
, a young boy named Omri finds out that he can bring plastic figurines to
life using a magic key and cupboard. At first, Omri thinks that it is magic and that the figure
isnt real, but he soon finds out that he is transporting the character from an actual historical
event.

The central conflict in the story is Omri and his friend Patrick
recognizing the severity of the situation they are participating inthe figurines they play with
are real people that can be hurt or even killed. Omri learns the danger of bringing the
figurines to life, but Patrick doesnt really...