Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. 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. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo-a boy with plenty of time on his hands and not much imagination-arrives home one afternoon to find a tollbooth standing among the mounds of toys he. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do.
With almost 5 million copies sold in the 60 years since it was published, generations of readers have journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic.Įnriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet.” -Phillip Pullman, New York Times bestselling author of His Dark Materials A classic indeed. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster audiobook. “Comes up bright and new every time I read it. I still have the book report I wrote, which began 'This is the best book ever.'' -The New York Times 'The Phantom Tollbooth is the closest thing we have to a modern Alice in Wonderland.' -The Guardian 'The book lingers long after turning the final page. When a mysterious tollbooth appears in his room, he drives through only because hes got nothing better.
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