Norton Juster
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Series
Language
English
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Description
Milo, a young boy with little interest in anything, takes a trip through the Phantom Tollbooth to the Lands Beyond where he meets an enchanting cast of characters that teaches him the importance of words, numbers, ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm for life. Includes an introduction by Maurice Sendak and "Celebrations of The Phantom Tollbooth" by various authors.
Author
Series
Publisher
Michael di Capua Books/Hyperion Books for Children
Publication Date
2005.
Language
English
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Description
Looking through the kitchen window, a little girl and her doting grandparents watch stars, play games, and, most importantly, say hello and goodbye.
3) Neville
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Publication Date
[2011]
Language
English
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Description
When a boy and his family move to a new house, he devises an ingenious way to meet people in the neighborhood.
Author
Publisher
Michael Di Capua Books
Publication Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
In Norton Juster's brilliant sequel to Caldecott winner The Hello, Goodbye Window, Nanna and Poppy never quite know who will show up for a visit-Sourpuss or Sweetie Pie. In a heartbeat, their precious granddaughter can change from a pure joy to a real grouch. One moment she's kind and cooperative, and the next she's stubborn and mean. And when she lies down to sleep as Sweetie Pie, her grandparents wonder what she'll be like when she wakes up. But...
Author
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf
Publication Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Presents an annotated edition of Norton Juster's story about ten-year-old Milo, who is the owner of a magic tollbooth, and his experiences in the "Lands Beyond, " and includes interviews with the author and illustrator, excerpts from Juster's notes and drafts, commentary, and more.
Series
Publisher
Warner Home Video
Publication Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Based on the book by Norton Juster.
"What could possibly be inside that gigantic, wrapped-and-ribboned box? A tollbooth, a toy car, and adventure! Ride with young Milo through the phantom tollbooth and into a world that combines the enchantment of Norton Juster's classic children's book with sheer visual joy spearheaded by animation immortal Chuck Jones. A magical musical tale of warring kingdoms, fabulously weird creatures, demons, princesses, and...



