What I read: The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
Why I picked it up: I loved this book as a kid but couldn’t remember it at all – and then I thought I might give it to a friend’s kid this year for his birthday so I wanted to have a recent read of it.
How I read it: On audio at 1.75x speed – Rainn Wilson reads it, which was a delight. His son even makes an appearance as the 5/8ths child.
What it’s about: It’s an exploration of imagination – and what happens when w pretend. It’s also full of plays on words, definitions, numbers, and delight!
What I liked: It was worth listening to, but I also think it would be worth the read to see how the different words end up.
What I disliked: Nothing.
Genre: Young Adult, Middle Grade, imagination.
Rating & Recommendation: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and absolutely – gift secured!
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