The Phantom Tollbooth

Author: Norton Juster

Rating: ⭐ 5/5

Date Read: 1995/01/01

Pages: 248

When I was young, I had a children’s encyclopedia set. The math book was my favorite: it contained puzzles, interesting problems, and, most importantly, an excerpt from The Phantom Tollbooth. That was my first introduction to this wonderful book.

The thing I remember most about the book is the “battle” between math and english, which really resonated for some reason. Like Lewis Carroll’s masterful “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” “The Phantom Tollbooth” is populated with memorable characters, amusing satire and a greatly imaginative plot. I would recommend it, not just to children, but to anyone who loves a good story.