Phantom Tollbooth / Norman Juster/ 256 pages

Perhaps one of the funniest books ever written for children. Perfect for the young reader who likes word play and puns, this would also be a great read aloud for a family to share as they howl in laughter. Milo is bored, so so bored, with his life that he endures everything in his day without enjoying anything. One day after school he discovers a mysterious tollbooth in his bedroom, he puts it together, pays his toll and sets off in his little car to a fantasy world with the City of Wisdom, Sea of Knowledge, Mountains of Ignorance, the Doldrums and the cities of Digitopolis and Dictionopolis. He meets fantastic creatures and sets out on a quest to rescue the two princesses Rhyme and Reason and put all right with the world. There is a message, that all types of adventures await all of us in our world and in books each and every day, we only have to think, pay attention and take action to enjoy every second of every day. The book is liberally illustrated with Jules Feiffer's trademark drawings which are priceless and add a great deal to what is happening in the book. I hereby declare this a classic children's book to be enjoyed and treasured by all current and future generations!