The Phantom Tollbooth
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It has been fifty years—and millions of readers—since the world was first introduced to Milo and his adventures in the Lands Beyond with Tock, the Humbug, and the captive princesses Rhyme and Reason. Now we have a remarkable 50th anniversary edition to honor this universally adored and deeply influential novel. This special edition will include: • Gorgeous packaging that features the classic...
Reader Reviews (14)
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Oct 16th, 2019
This is a confusing, amusing, metaphorical book that - if you give yourself enough time with it - is an enjoyable story.
Jul 11th, 2019
Mar 24th, 2018
not my fav
Mar 10th, 2017
Dec 31st, 2016
I like the idea of this book, but it didn't hit the spot for me. It's definitely worth a read, although I think I'd have liked it more if I'd read it first as a child.
Dec 29th, 2016
Read this as a child and loved it... read it as an adult and loved it even more. Wonderful wordplay. I recommend it to every young reader and have shared my copy with many of them.
Jul 30th, 2015
My favorite book of all time
Jun 27th, 2015
May 14th, 2014
I read this book as a child, and it has had a long-lasting impact on my life. For now, when I am bored, I find myself thinking long and hard about words that begin with the letter 'p,' just as Milo did near the end of the story.
May 9th, 2014
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Jun 6th, 2013
An extremely clever children's novel. Juster creates a world that is intelligent, imaginative, puzzling and educational all at the same time. His characters buzz with life and lessons. A wonderf way to turn a boring day around.
Mar 29th, 2013
I love this book. So creative!
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