Search - The Phantom Tollbooth

A simply magnificent children's book, imaginative and thought-provoking. I read it as a child and loved it, I can read as an adult and love it as much.

For Milo, everything's a bore. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he got nothing better to do. But on the other side, things seem different. Milo visits the island of Conclusions(you get there by jumping), leans about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Life is far from dull. In fact, it's exciting beyond his wildest dreams!

I remember my 5th grade teacher reading this book to me. I've never enjoyed a book more than this one. I still love it, and I'm 24 years old now. It was just so fantastic and full of adventure and fun. This should always be included in a child's reading. I like it so much, I'm going to order it, just to read it again. LoL

An interesting play on words! Very clever.

I loved this book as a kid. Then I bought a copy when I was about 23 or 24 and it is about to fall apart from repeated readings over the last 5 or 6 years. It's so quirky and wonderful. It's probably in my top 3 children's books ever. All the characters are so unique and are constantly surprising the reader with their odd and surprising actions. Just beautiful!

I read this book decades ago and succombed to its charms again. Quaint, interesting story, full of fun, intelligent word play - puns, if you must. The whole family will enjoy it. I'm glad I read it again.

This is a wonderful children's book. If you have kids, or are related to some, make sure they get a copy of this one.

The first chapter book my parents ever read to me. Every child should read this! Way up there with Alice in Wonderland.

A classic children's fantasy rated at 6.3 reading level.

This book is easily one of the top 3 of my favorite childhood books. An ordinary child finds himself drawn into an exciting adventure in a fantastic world. How the boy learns to appreciate what he has at home is the theme of the story. I love the humorous, suspenseful and smart tone of this utterly original tale. The word play alone is worth the read. More children's literature should appeal to kids' intelligence, like this book.

Wonderful science fiction for children! My son and I enjoyed Milo's adventures immensly. Great message about wasting time and how it never comes back...must read for all!

I read this... let's see... I was maybe 11-ish? I have such a strong recollection of LOVING it, thinking it was very clever and wishing I could find more books exactly like it.

A great book to read aloud to your kids or even to yourself! Entertaining!

Great book. My son really enjoyed this.

I read this book when I was twelve and thought it was boring. I read it again when I was 37 and this time I actually understood and enjoyed it.

Great book for adolescents.

one of the greatest kids books ever, along with Middle Earth and Narnia and E. Nesbitt.

A delightful book for children of all ages, and the child in each of us. When life gets a little dull, take a trip through The Phantom Tollbooth!

great kids book- innovative story. one of my all time faves.

I read this book when I was 8 in 1974. I just remember that it was a fun book and that you never knew where Milo was going to end up. Our whole class ran to the library to check it out.