W. Ross Macdonald School Library

The Phantom Tollbooth /

Juster, Norton, 1929-2021, author.

The Phantom Tollbooth / Norton Juster ; Illustrations by Jules Feiffer ; with an appreciation by Maurice Sendak. - New York : Yearling, 1996, c1961. - 256 pages : illustrations, maps ; 19 cm

Originally published by Epstein & Carroll in 1961. "With a special introduction by the author, an appreciation by Maurice Sendak, and tribute essays from favorite authors"--Jacket. Maps on endpapers. "Please note that the main text begins on page 9, following the pagination of the original book. This reflects the style of numbering books from the very first page, including front matter, that was customary at the time of publication."--Title page verso.

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.

1000L Lexile Middle grade.



9780394820378

2015002504


Fantasy--Fiction.
Puns and punning--Fiction.
Mathematics--Fiction.


FICTION / Classics.
FICTION / Fantasy / Humorous.

PZ7.J9865 / Ph 2015 PS3560 U8 / P47 2015

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