The Indian In The Cupboard author Lynne Reid Banks dies aged 94

Her son Gillon Stephenson said that she “leaves a massive legacy of wonderful work”

The Indian In The Cupboard author Lynne Reid Banks has died at the age of 94 (booksR/ Alamy)

British author Lynne Reid Banks has died at the age of 94, her literary agent has said.

The novelist, known for writing books including children’s story, The Indian In The Cupboard, died of cancer “peacefully with her family around her” on Thursday afternoon, her agent James Wills told the PA news agency.