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Sunday, 12 May 2024

The Phantom Tollbooth


Title: The Phantom Tollbooth
Author: Norton Juster
Rating: ★★★★★
Ages: 10 - 18+
    Everything's a bore for Milo. One day, when he receives a large box, he opens it to find a tollbooth ready to assemble. Out of boredome, he sets it up and drives through. On the other side, he finds a completely different world! On the way to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason, Milo encounters many interesting characters and fun word play. Meet the Humbug, Watchdog Tock, and many other hilarious characters in this fun jaunt of a novel!
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