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The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster (1988, Trade Paperback, Reprint)

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Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. --Phillip PullmanFor Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do.

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Hailed as "a classic. . . . humorous, full of warmth and real invention" ( The New Yorker ), this beloved story--first published more than fifty ago--introduces readers to Milo and his adventures in the Lands Beyond. For Milo, everything's a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he's got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it's exciting beyond his wildest dreams. . . . Features an appreciation by Maurice Sendak, award-winning author of Where the Wild Things Are "I read The Phantom Tollbooth] first when I was ten. I still have the book report I wrote, which began ' This is the best book ever .'"-- The New York Times "The Phantom Tollbooth is the closest thing we have to a modern Alice in Wonderland ."-- The Guardian "The book lingers long after turning the final page. . . . A classic indeed ." -- Los Angeles Review of Books "You loved the humor and adventure . . . and now] you'll marvel at the book's] wit, complexity, and its understanding of how children perceive the passage of time." -- Entertainment Weekly

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Publisher
Random House Children's Books
ISBN-10
0394820371
ISBN-13
9780394820378
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1018594

Product Key Features

Book Title
Phantom Tollbooth
Author
Norton Juster
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience, Ages 2-3, Ages 9-12, Ages 4-8, Under 2 Years
Features
Reprint
Topic
Classics, Fantasy & Magic, Action & Adventure / General, General
Publication Year
1988
Genre
Juvenile Fiction

Dimensions

Item Length
7.6in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
5.1in
Item Weight
6.2 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN
2015-002504
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Pz7.J98 ph
Grade from
Third Grade
Grade to
Seventh Grade
Edition Description
Reprint
Edition Number
35
Reviews
" I read [The Phantom Tollbooth] first when I was 10. I still have the book report I wrote, which began 'This is the best book ever.'" --Anna Quindlen,The New York Times "A classic... Humorous, full of warmth and real invention." --The New Yorker, " I read [The Phantom Tollbooth] first when I was 10. I still have the book report I wrote, which began 'This is the best book ever.'" --Anna Quindlen, The New York Times "A classic... Humorous, full of warmth and real invention." -- The New Yorker, " I read [The Phantom Tollbooth] first when I was 10. I still have the book report I wrote, which began 'This is the best book ever.'" --Anna Quindlen, The New York Times "A classic... Humorous, full of warmth and real invention." --The New Yorker From the Trade Paperback edition.
Illustrated by
Feiffer, Jules
Copyright Date
1961
Dewey Decimal
[Fic]
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes
Number of Pages
272 Pages

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4 out of 5 stars
by baygiftshopOct 08, 2009
The reason I bought this book.
I bought this book of course because I have to update my sons library, he has nothing but small childrens books. The school that my son cybers through has recommended this book, they say it is award winning, and it should grab the attention of a young child. I hope, I dont think my older son read this book. I cant say that this is a great childrens book since my older son didnt read it. But, I can say that the school said it is one of the best books you can buy for your child, just like the others I have bought and made a review for.
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by shaarms3Jun 09, 2020
Good value and product
I lived this book as a kid and bought it for my younger sister and my soon to be 8 year old son. Book is a great price and came new.
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4 out of 5 stars
by allen2667Apr 01, 2018
Delightful, funny & imaginative
Sometimes I think that kids have the best deal when it comes to books, because there are so many great classics available. THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH may not be in quite the same league as THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS or ALICE IN WONDERLAND, but that doesn't mean it isn't rife with interesting and quirky characters, all based on numbers and words. It's endlessly clever, good-natured and humorous. I'd be happy to recommend it to any young person with an imagination -- and that's pretty much any young person.
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5 out of 5 stars
by themorningstarm...Jun 30, 2006
Faintly Macabre and other fanciful characters...
I read this book for the first time at the age of 12. I fell in love immediately with the characters and intricate wordplay. I am disappointed that this book and Norton Juster isn't as well-known as other children's book authors such as Roald Dahl. The book opens by following a young boy as he lazily trudges through his day. He finds a tollbooth in his room which takes him to a wild fantasy world where ideas and phrases he had or might not have heard before suddenly take on new meaning. Throughout his travels, his way of thinking is changed by the wonderous places and eccentric characters he encounters. I recently purchased a copy and was instantly transformed back to the Land of Rhyme and Reason. This is definitely on my classic list.
5 out of 5 stars
by mariacristinady...Jun 26, 2018
I love the book!
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The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster (1988, Trade Paperback, Reprint)

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