Ages 9+1-min guideFantasyHumorClassic
The Phantom Tollbooth
by Norton Juster
Good fitA great fit for most kids 9 and up. A clever, funny adventure full of wordplay and math jokes. Nothing scary beyond a few silly demons.
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What it’s about
Milo is bored with everything until a tollbooth appears in his room. He drives through it into a strange land and sets out to rescue two princesses, Rhyme and Reason.
The ending
What might come up
Scary momentsA littleSilly demons chase Milo at the end.
WordplaySomeMany jokes work best with an adult explaining them.
ViolenceNone
LanguageNone
RomanceNone
Why kids like it
A watchdog with a clock in his body and a land where you eat your words.
Free printable quiz
- 1What is the watchdog’s name?
- 2Who are the two princesses?
- 3Who rules Dictionopolis?
- 4What does Milo learn?
Read it, then watch it
Read the book first, then watch it together and talk about what changed.
