The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster

The Phantom Tollbooth

Norton Juster with Jules Feiffer (Illustrator), Jules Feiffer (Illustrator)

288 pages • first pub 1961 (editions)

fiction classics fantasy middle grade adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced
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With almost 4 million copies sold over 50 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic that Philip Pullman says "comes up bright and new every time I read it ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21,936 reviews

Moods

adventurous 85%
lighthearted 80%
funny 78%
inspiring 35%
hopeful 29%
reflective 19%
relaxing 15%
informative 9%
mysterious 7%
emotional 5%
challenging 3%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 31%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 44% | A mix: 40% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | No: 17% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 48% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.23

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