The Phantom Tollbooth

by Norton Juster

When a mysterious tollbooth appears in Milo's bedroom, he drives through only because he has nothing better to do. On the other side he encounters situations and places he's never even dreamed existed. How will his experiences change him for life in the real world?


Focus on:   "Rhyme and Reason"; 5-step writing process
Grade Level:   6th - 8th
Novel:   256 pages
Critical Thinking:   Medium-difficult

Focus guides focus on specific writing skills. They contain comprehension and deeper analysis questions, with writing assignments based on the story as in our regular study guides. The difference is the emphasis on writing, with comprehensive writing instructions as the core of each guide. Each focus guide will take aproximately 3 weeks to complete.