The Phantom Tollbooth
Ratings264
Average rating4.2
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Ratings264
Average rating4.2
For Milo, everything’s a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams!
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Full of literal idioms, devilish puns, and the most realistic demons known to mankind, I wish this book had found me in my fourth grade instead of my fourth decade.
The puns and language in this story keep you on your toes. At times it is funny and at others it is obnoxious. I do love the great advice and quotes about the vices and challenges represented by the demons of ignorance. There a gems about learning and knowledge acquisition that are excellent.
This was one of my favorite books growing up. I remember reading it for the first time in 3rd grade, and it has stuck with me for years. I've been sitting on this prompt for a while, knowing it was going to be this book until I knew I really needed a comfort read. Things at work have been crazy, and I needed an escape.
This book has a literal watchdog ⏰
I loved rereading this story with my son. The main character is relatable, and his adventures bring out the best in him. The imaginative world beyond the tollbooth captures the reader and won't let go.
I'd recommend this story to all readers above about 5th grade. It can be read in an afternoon or over a long time. An easy choice for read aloud (that will help parents and teachers catch trouble words for readers) or curling up by the fire.
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