I bought this book of course because I have to update my sons library, he has nothing but small childrens books. The school that my son cybers through has recommended this book, they say it is award winning, and it should grab the attention of a young child. I hope, I dont think my older son read this book. I cant say that this is a great childrens book since my older son didnt read it. But, I can say that the school said it is one of the best books you can buy for your child, just like the others I have bought and made a review for.
I lived this book as a kid and bought it for my younger sister and my soon to be 8 year old son. Book is a great price and came new.
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Sometimes I think that kids have the best deal when it comes to books, because there are so many great classics available. THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH may not be in quite the same league as THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS or ALICE IN WONDERLAND, but that doesn't mean it isn't rife with interesting and quirky characters, all based on numbers and words. It's endlessly clever, good-natured and humorous. I'd be happy to recommend it to any young person with an imagination -- and that's pretty much any young person.
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I read this book for the first time at the age of 12. I fell in love immediately with the characters and intricate wordplay. I am disappointed that this book and Norton Juster isn't as well-known as other children's book authors such as Roald Dahl. The book opens by following a young boy as he lazily trudges through his day. He finds a tollbooth in his room which takes him to a wild fantasy world where ideas and phrases he had or might not have heard before suddenly take on new meaning. Throughout his travels, his way of thinking is changed by the wonderous places and eccentric characters he encounters. I recently purchased a copy and was instantly transformed back to the Land of Rhyme and Reason. This is definitely on my classic list.
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