Juster, Norton

Presents an annotated edition of Norton Juster's story about ten-year-old Milo, who is the owner of a magic tollbooth, and his experiences in the "Lands Beyond," and includes interviews with the author and illustrator, excerpts from Juster's notes and drafts, commentary, and more.

Milo, a young boy with little interest in anything, takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth to the Lands Beyond where he meets an enchanting cast of characters that teaches him the importance of words, numbers, ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm for life.

A straight line falls in love with a dot and develops his talents to form all kinds of geometric shapes in order to win her affections.

A journey through a land where Milo learns the importance of words and numbers provides a cure for his boredom.

A collection of puns based on animals, including "Lemming meringue pie," "Crocoduel," and "Pupsicle.".

Milo finds a cure for his boredom and discovers the importance of words and numbers on a journey through a fantastical land.

A collection of puns based on animals, including "Lemming meringue pie, " "Crocoduel, " and "Pupsicle.".

When a boy and his family move to a new house, he devises an ingenious way to meet people in the neighborhood.

Defines the mode of comparison known as simile and provides many examples in rhyming text.

Nanna and Poppy, who are expecting their granddaughter to visit, wonder whether Sweetie Pie or Sourpuss will show up, or if it may be both at the same time.