The Phantom Tollbooth
by Juster, Norton
- Used
- Paperback
- Condition
- VG
- ISBN 10
- 0006725880
- ISBN 13
- 9780006725886
- Seller
-
Castlemaine, Victoria, Australia
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Lions, 1992 12mo. original printed paper wraps (a little rubbed & creased, slight fraying at tail cap, prev. owner's name to first leaf); pp. 256 (last blank), with illustrations. A very good copy.. Nineteenth Impression. Soft Cover. VG. Illus. by Jules Feiffer.
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.
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 013438
- Title
- The Phantom Tollbooth
- Author
- Juster, Norton
- Illustrator
- Jules Feiffer
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - VG
- Edition
- Nineteenth Impression
- ISBN 10
- 0006725880
- ISBN 13
- 9780006725886
- Publisher
- Lions
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1992
- Keywords
- Norton Juster Phantom Tollbooth Childrens Literature
Terms of Sale
Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books
Biblio member since 2022
Castlemaine, Victoria
About Mount of Alex - Arapiles Mountain Books
Bricks and mortar bookshop with substantial online stock, specialising in travel and adventure books. Open by chance or appointment, most likely on weekends. Note that our online stock is stored off site, so best contact us in advance to check opening hours and arrange a viewing.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: