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The Phantom Tollbooth

by Norton Juster · 1961 · 255 pages

Eric Weinstein
Eric Weinstein
Recommended by 1 elite

Recommended by 1 Elite

Eric Weinstein

About This Book

Bored young Milo unexpectedly receives a magical tollbooth and drives through it to the Kingdom of Wisdom. Alongside his companions Tock and the Humbug, he journeys to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason from the Castle in the Air. Through puns and allegorical encounters, the story explores the importance of education and curiosity.

Genres

PhilosophySelf-ImprovementFiction & Literature

Topics

CuriosityDiscoveryEducationLogicMathematicsWisdomWordplay

Book Details

Published

1961

Pages

255

Language

en

ISBN

9780394820378

Awards & Recognition

William Allen White Children's Book Award (1963)Mathical Book AwardParent's Choice Book Award

Audiobook Available

4h 41m
Narrated by Rainn Wilson

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