The Phantom Tollbooth

The Phantom Tollbooth

When Milo drives through a mysterious tollbooth everything changes. He jumps to Conclusions, meets a watchdog named Tock, and goes on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason. If you love words, this book will tickle you!

By: Norton Juster
Fiction

Discovery Questions

After your child receives and reads this book, Discuss one or more of the following questions to help him/her make connections and build comprehension.

  • Milo came to realize that he didn't know very much about a lot of things. What subject do you wish you knew more about? Have a parent help you. Research it. Keep a journal of what you learn.
  • Milo learns that many things are possible as long as you don't know they are impossible. Think of another story where someone attempts to achieve the impossible. Use a Venn diagram. How are they like Milo? How are they different? Share your diagram with a parent.
  • Tock says that time is our most valuable possession ?? more precious than diamonds. Do you agree with this? Why? Talk about it with a parent.
  • In this book, ideas take the form of people, or monsters. Pick an idea, or something you are afraid of, and draw it. Write a story about your monster. Share it with a parent.

Discovery Questions are available in 100+ languages in the app.

Book Details

Pages
32
Grade Level
5th+
Genre
Fiction
Bilingual?
No
Life Skills?
No
Culturally Diverse?
No
Student Favorite?
Yes
Part of a Series?
Yes
Book Code
#558
ISBN
9780394820378
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