Classic & Older Gothic

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Norton Juster

A bored boy drives through a mysterious tollbooth into a world where language, mathematics, and reason take physical form in pun-filled landscapes. Milo's journey through the Kingdom of Wisdom to rescue the princesses Rhyme and Reason becomes an exuberant exploration of curiosity, education, and wonder. Juster crafts an ingenious allegory that delights in wordplay while celebrating the joy of learning and paying attention.

More Classic & Older Gothic

• Redwall — Brian Jacques
• Chapterhouse: Dune — Frank Herbert
• The Naked Sun — Isaac Asimov
• The Vile Village — Lemony Snicket
• The Pillars of the Earth — Ken Follett
• Christine — Stephen King
• The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom — Miguel Ruiz
• Winnie-the-Pooh — A.A. Milne

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