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The Phantom Tollbooth

byNorton Juster

Who is this book for? Readers who enjoy imaginative adventures and whimsical storytelling.

Topics AdventureCreativity and imaginationMagic and supernaturalDiscovery and learningFantasyPuns and punningImagination in childrenLearning and scholarshipEnnui (lassitude)Imaginary voyagesDiscovery and LearningCreativity and ImaginationFriendship
MoodWhimsical, Light-hearted
HumorOccasional Humor
The timeless, classic fantasy novel, beloved by generations of readers.Milo’s extraordinary voyage takes him into such places as the Land of Expectation, the Doldrums, the Mountains of Ignorance and the Castle in the Air. He meets the weirdest and most unexpected characters (such as Tock, the watchdog, the Gelatinous Giant, and the Threadbare Excuse, who mumbles the same thing over and over again), and, once home, can hardly wait to try out the Tollbooth again. But will it be still there when he gets back from school?This edition of Norton Juster’s classic story includes a special “Why You’ll Love This Book” introduction by award-winning author, Diana Wynne Jones.

Language

en

Published on

03/03/2008

Pages

272

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780007263486

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