The Phantom Tollbooth
by Juster, Norton
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Woodland Hills, California, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf Publ, 1996. Later Printing. Hardcover. SIGNED by author on half-title page, his classic children's book; near fine in near fine dust jacket, in fresh mylar cover; very minor soiling on side edge of pageblock else a tight square unmarked copy in unclipped dust jacket; 49th printing according to number line
Synopsis
The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's adventure novel and a modern fairy tale published in 1961, written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. It tells the story of a bored young boy named Milo who unexpectedly receives a magic tollbooth one afternoon and, having nothing better to do, drives through. He finds himself in the Kingdom of Wisdom. There he accepts a quest to rescue the princesses of the kingdom, acquires two faithful companions, and has many adventures.
Reviews
On Apr 2 2013, Fireflower537 said:
This is one of my favorite books. It is a VERY funny and clever story about a journey through strange lands. The book is full of puns, wordplay and weirdness.
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Details
- Bookseller
- David Kaye Books & Memorabilia
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 35012
- Title
- The Phantom Tollbooth
- Author
- Juster, Norton
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Edition
- Later Printing
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf Publ
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1996
- Bookseller catalogs
- Children's Literature;
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