
The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster (1961)
“A boy who finds everything boring receives a magical tollbooth — and discovers that words, numbers, and ideas are the most extraordinary adventures of all.”
EraContemporary / Mid-Century Children's Literature
Pages256
Difficulty★☆☆☆☆ Accessible
AP Appearances0
Major Themes
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curiosity
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learning
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language
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boredom
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adventure
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logic
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imagination
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appreciation
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