The Phantom Tollbooth: Book Guide, Author and Facts
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The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's fantasy adventure novel written by Norton Juster with illustrations by Jules Feiffer. It was published in 1961 by Random House (USA). It tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo who unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth one afternoon and, having nothing better to do, drives through it in his toy car, transporting him to the Kingdom of Wisdom, once prosperous but now troubled. There, he acquires two faithful companions, a dog named Tock and the Humbug, and goes on a quest to restore to the kingdom its exiled princesses—named Rhyme and Reason—from the Castle in the Air. In the process, he learns valuable lessons, finding a love of learning. The text is full of puns and wordplay, such as when Milo unintentionally jumps to Conclusions, an island in Wisdom, thus exploring the literal meanings of idioms.
Quick facts about The Phantom Tollbooth
- Title: The Phantom Tollbooth
- Author: Norton Juster
- First published: 1961
- Genre: letters, numbers, orchestras
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1636262W
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The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Phantom Tollbooth about?
The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's fantasy adventure novel written by Norton Juster with illustrations by Jules Feiffer.
Who wrote The Phantom Tollbooth?
The Phantom Tollbooth was written by Norton Juster.
When was The Phantom Tollbooth published?
The Phantom Tollbooth was first published in 1961.
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