Bibliograph

The phantom tollbooth, Norton Juster ; Illustrations by Jules Feiffer

Type

Label

The phantom tollbooth, Norton Juster ; Illustrations by Jules Feiffer

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

novels

Main title

The phantom tollbooth

Oclc number

904942319

Responsibility statement

Norton Juster ; Illustrations by Jules Feiffer

Series statement

Borzoi books

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader AR, MG, 6.7, 7.0, 130.

Summary

Milo, a young boy with little interest in anything, takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth to the Lands Beyond where he meets an enchanting cast of characters that teaches him the importance of words, numbers, ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm for life. Includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak and "Celebrations of The Phantom Tollbooth" by various authors

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

pre adolescent

Contributor

Creator