22 February 2006

#9 - The Phantom Tollbooth

The link is because I can. HA HA HA HA! (Of course, it is the Oregon variety, but still, I have mad skills.)

Anyway, The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster is a wonderful romp through a young boy's imagination. The story is vaguely reminiscent of Le Petit Prince, but at the same time, it is entirely different. It is a quick read, and would be so even for an avid child reader. The book is about a boy who learns that learning is fun and productive, which makes it sound boring. However, it is quite the opposite.

A quick, fun read, especially recommended for young readers or readers with children who are young.

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