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Summary: A great read for all ages
Review: Overall, I thought The Phantom Tollbooth was a phenomenal piece of literature. I couldn't agree more with the fact that it won the Newberry Medal. There is text by Norton Juster and illustrations by Jules Feiffer. Its the perfect length, about 250 pages or so. The fictional novel read quickly, especially since it never got dull, with its fun characters and vivid descriptions. In the story, Milo is a young boy, still in grammer school, when he discovers a magical tollbooth, which appears suddenly in his room. His feelings, disposition, and outlook on life are presented quite humorously early in the story, and seem to fit right into the sequence of events that would soon follow. As Milo embarks on his magical journey, the circumstances, from the setting to the characters, are all so far from reality that they make the story all the more interesting, sort of like the icing on the cake. As the story progresses many of life's questions are answered like, "Where does sound come from?" "How are words made?" and the ever famous," Why is the sky blue?"(The answers are all figments of the author's imagination, however.) Several "what ifs" are also answered. The story also has a great message or theme. I felt that the answers to your problems are in your hands.(Milo was bored so he let his imagination fly and fixed it.) The story's strongest element has to have been it's vivid descriptions and the element that was described the best was the setting. I had no trouble transferring myself from place to place as Milo advanced on his edge of your seat adventure. I pictured the setting quite vividly in my mind for the entire story. What I liked most, however, is that the story was imaginative. It encourages kids to use their imaginations and think creativly. It was easy to get into and enjoy and tough to put down. The only things I didn't like were the pictures(I like to picture the story in my mind in the way that I interpret it). I also didn't like the fact that there were so many characters. That could get confusing. But, again, overall I would recommend The Phantom Tollbooth as a great read for all ages.
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Summary: An Awesome Book...
Review: This book was one of the best I ever read. After all then funny puns, characters, and situations this book nearly changed my life. It told me to enjoy my life and be unlike Milo in the start of the book. I myself would like a trip to "The Lands Beyond" courtesy of The Phantom Tollbooth. If you read any fanasty book this is it!
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Summary: I don't recemend this to anyone of good taste!
Review: The following review is from my young son, who was forced to read this book at school: "The worst book I have ever read. I had to read it for school which made it even worse! The only person I would recemend this book to would be a 3 year old kid who would think that the pictures were cool. In fact, I don't even think that the 3 year old kid would enjoy this book. The only thing good about this book are the characters."
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Summary: The Most Amazing Book I've Read
Review: I first read The Phantom Tollbooth when I was nine years old and loved it. It defined my creed in life, to be sure to stop and smell the roses. I picked it up again last year and realized that it is also an ingenious work of literature. The puns in this book are phenomenally hilarious and the life lessons are invaluable. I would recommend this book to any parent, any teacher, and any child.
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Summary: Favorite Childhood Book
Review: I loved this book as a child and every so often I pick it up again to restore my sense of imagination and innocence. By now, the pages are all frayed. When my wife and I were dating, she agreed to read it with me out loud - and loved it! I look forward to reading it with our children!p.s. My favorite creation is the car which "goes without saying."
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Summary: Great Imagination!
Review: This book was (almost) as good as the "Harry Potter" series... It was lots of fun to read. Tock the ticking watchdog was my favorite character, because he encouraged the others to never give up. It made me happy when the Princesses restored peace between the Mathemagician and King Azaz. I would recommend this book to people that like happy endings.
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Summary: Horrible Book
Review: I had to read this book for school, it was horrible! Who cares about a boy who goes to a fantasy world? I might reccomend this book to a 4 year old who does not have good taste. In conclusion this book goes on my top 10 worst book list right along with hitler's Mein Kampf (they are on my list for different reasons though).
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Summary: Teach this, and you'll have Shakespeare fans
Review: This book literally taught me about play on words (puns). I absolutely love it and even though I am in college (I read it in 6th grade), I still want to have this in my collection at all times. This will turn borderline readers into Shakespeare fans if taught correctly.
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Summary: phantom toolbooth
Review: The book the Phantom Tollbooth was a very good book although it was kinda of weird.I liked the way the author made the characters names the same with their personality.So far its the best book ive read this year.The only thing i disliked about the book was how stupid some of the characters were.i would recommend this book to other kids or young adults.younger kids might not understand it as well.It was a easy book to read and there wasnt too many big words that most people wouldnt be able to figure out what they mean.
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Summary: imagination
Review: my son read this book several times. it is his favorite. he has just been assigned a book report, and decided to use "The Phantom Tollbooth". the story gives him a lot to think about when he is bored and wants to just take off somewhere in his imagination, just like Milo did, but he is careful now not to get trapped! tock the dog is great.( he goes tick!) read this book to your kids or have them read it, but be careful when you are bored!
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