 | Norton Juster, Jules Feiffer (Paperback) Genres: Fiction - Fantasy Books, Humorous Stories "The Phantom Tollbooth", full of puns, humor and colorful characters, is an original and hilarious classic children's chapter book. Kids in third grade through seventh grade will get a good laugh from the ingenious plays on words in this humorous story. Ten-year-old Milo finds a Phantom Tollbooth in his room. After driving through the tollbooth gate, Milo embarks upon a fantastic journey that takes him to Dictionopolis, the land of words; Digitopolis, the land of numbers; and many other unusual places. Along with watchdog Tock and the Humbug, Milo goes on a quest to bring back the Princess of Sweet Rhyme and the Princess of Pure Reason to the Kingdom of Wisdom from the Castle in the Air. "The Phantom Tollbooth", written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer, is one of the best fantasy books for children. |
 | Mary Pope Osborne (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Fantasy Books; Book Themes: Animals, Dinosaur This boxed set contains the first four books of the Magic Tree House series: "Dinosaurs Before Dark", "The Knight at Dawn", "Mummies in the Morning" and "Pirates Past Noon". Children in grade 1 through 3 will find these early chapter books by Mary Pope Osborne entertaining, fast-paced, and easy to read. |
 | Dick King-Smith (Paperback) Genre: Fiction - Animal Fantasy; Book Theme: Animals "Babe: The Gallant Pig" is a fast-paced heartwarming animal fantasy book by Dick King-Smith. After arriving at farmer Hogget's farm, a pig named Babe saves sheep from hustlers and wild dogs and goes on winning a sheepherding competition. The main character Babe the pig is lovable, sensitive and polite. Children in third grade through seventh grade will enjoy this wonderful animal story. "Babe: The Gallant Pig", whose book awards include Boston Globe-Horn Book honor book and ALA Notable Book, is one of our favorite chapter books. |
