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The Phantom Tollbooth, written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer, is a children’s adventure novel published in 1961 that follows the journey of a young boy named Milo as he travels through a magical kingdom. Transported by a mysterious tollbooth, Milo encounters characters like Tock the Watchdog and the Mathemagician, navigating wordplay-filled landscapes like Dictionopolis and Digitopolis. The story is a playful exploration of the wonders of language, the importance of learning, and the joy of discovery. 

Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Milo, and explanations of important quotes from The Phantom Tollbooth.

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