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The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) Movie vs Book
Film · 1970 · Directed by Chuck Jones, Abe Levitow and David Monahan · Starring Butch Patrick, Mel Blanc, June Foray
The Phantom Tollbooth (1970) Movie: Cast and Details
A bored boy drives through a magic tollbooth into a land of puns and wordplay.
Book vs Movie: How Close Is It?
Close to the bookIt keeps the quest and many characters, but trims much of the book's wordplay.
Read or watch first?
Read the book for the language. The film is a charming, old-fashioned animation.
What the book gives you
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
A classic with jokes for children and adults alike. Jules Feiffer’s illustrations are part of the charm.
Who will like it: Readers of all ages who like wordplay.