Why was The Phantom Tollbooth written?

Why was The Phantom Tollbooth written?

Juster started writing in the Navy. Norton Juster started writing The Phantom Tollbooth after being awarded a grant, or a government allowance for a particular job, to write a children’s book about cities.

Who is the author of The Phantom Tollbooth?

Norton Juster

Where did Norton Juster get inspiration for his first book?

But instead of completing that project, he began writing a story inspired by his own childhood about “a boy named Milo who didn’t know what to do with himself—not just sometimes, but always.” Juster kept at it, writing in his off hours, while living in an apartment in a Brooklyn Heights brownstone.

Is Norton Juster alive?

Deceased (1929–2021)

What is the moral of The Phantom Tollbooth?

Two of the big themes of The Phantom Tollbooth are education and boredom. Milo’s adventures help him learn many things, but more importantly, they help him learn how much fun it is to learn. The story also shows us that boredom can happen even in the craziest of places.

When did Norton Juster get married?

1964

What grade level is Phantom Tollbooth?

Although it would be a great read aloud to children as young as 8; the vocabulary is extensive. The content would be good but the reading level is much higher (4th/5th grade). Even chapters read alone could prove interesting conversation starters (especially Chap 9 on perspective) between adults and kids.

Was Norton Juster married?

Jeanne Juster

Did The Phantom Tollbooth win any awards?

Juster’s first book “The Phantom Tollbooth,” was published in 1961 and won the George C. Stone Centre for Children’s Books Award. The book has become a classic and has been made into a feature film as well as a musical. The awards will be held at the Yiddish Book Center at 6 p.m.

Who is Juster?

from The Century Dictionary. noun One who justs or takes part in a just.