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The Threadbare Excuse is a character from Norton Juster's "The Phantom Tollbooth." He is depicted as a shabby, worn-out figure who represents the concept of making excuses. When Milo encounters him, the Threadbare Excuse embodies the idea that people often use excuses to avoid taking responsibility or action. His presence serves as a reminder of the importance of facing challenges rather than relying on justifications for inaction.

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Is the animated movie Faeries like The Phantom Tollbooth in many ways?

No, the animated movie, Faeries is not much like the animated movie, Phantom Tollbooth.


Where does the everpresent wordsnatcher live in phantom tollbooth?

The Mountains of Ignorance


How did the phantom tollbooth characters get developed?

The Phantom Tollbooth is a children's adventure novel and a modern fairy tale published in 1961, written by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer.Critics have compared it to Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland in terms of classic appeal and importance.Norton Juster was in an interview some time ago, he was inspired by reading encyclopedia as a child. Then in 1960 to 1961, he had written a boy name Milo, his watchdog Tuck who is beckoned by a Phantom Tollbooth to come drive through with his toy car.Animation director Chuck Jones adapted the book into The Phantom Tollbooth, a feature live-action/animated film of the same name, in 1971.In 1995, Juster adapted Tollbooth into a libretto for an opera.


What page is a light meal on in the Phantom Tollbooth?

In "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster, the light meal is found on page 87 in most editions. This scene humorously describes a meal that consists of "a light snack" that is served in a whimsical way, reflecting the book's playful tone. The meal is part of Milo's adventures in the Land of Wisdom, showcasing the imaginative world Juster created.


What is the movie where the boy turns into a cartoon its not pagemaster its a different one?

"The Phantom Tollbooth" (1970). Stars Butch Patrick, Mel Blanc, Hans Conried.