The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

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ISBN
9780394820378
Grade 3-7
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Charlotte Mason
A methodology based on the work of a 19th century educator who maintained that children learn best from literature (Living Books), not textbooks.
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When Milo, an uninspired 10-year-old, drives his toy car through a magic tollbooth into the enchanted Lands Beyond, he begins a remarkable journey through the Kingdom of Knowledge, where he discovers that life is exciting beyond his wildest dreams.

Publisher's Description of The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
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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Product Format:Softcover Book
Grades:3-7
Brand:Random House
Author:Norton Juster
ISBN:9780394820378
Length in Inches:7.5625
Width in Inches:5.25
Height in Inches:0.625
Weight in Pounds:0.4
Ages:10 - 13
Edition:35th Edition; Reprint; Illustrated
Illustrated by:Jules Feiffer
Pages:272
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