Bibliograph

The annotated Phantom tollbooth, Norton Juster ; illustrations by Jules Feiffer ; introduction and notes by Leonard S . Marcus

Type

Label

The annotated Phantom tollbooth, Norton Juster ; illustrations by Jules Feiffer ; introduction and notes by Leonard S . Marcus

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-279) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The annotated Phantom tollbooth

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

701017660

Responsibility statement

Norton Juster ; illustrations by Jules Feiffer ; introduction and notes by Leonard S . Marcus

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, Grades 5-8, 6.7, 7, SD, Quiz 130, English fiction, vocabulary quiz available, literary skills quiz available.Accelerated Reader AR, MG, 6.7, 7.0, 130.

Summary

Annotated edition of Norton Juster's story about ten-year-old Milo, who finds an enormous and mysterious package in his room one day-- a phantom tollbooth, with a map to a world beyond, whereupon Milo sets off on a fantastic journey, meeting the not so wicked Witch, Faintly Macabre, and the watchdog Tock, among others, and learns the importance of words and numbers. This edition includes interviews with the author and illustrator, excerpts from Juster's notes and drafts, and commentary

Table Of Contents

Milo -- Beyond expectations -- Welcome to Dictionopolis -- Confusion in the market place -- Short shrift -- Faintly Macabre's story -- The royal banquet -- The Humbug volunteers -- It's all in how you look at things -- A colorful symphony -- Dischord and Dynne -- The silent valley -- Unfortunate conclusions -- The dodecahedron leads the way -- This way to infinity -- A very dirty bird -- Unwelcoming committee -- Castle in the air -- The return of Rhyme and Reason -- Good-by and hello

Target audience

juvenile

Contributor

Creator