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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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.
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.
"The Phantom Tollbooth" (1970). Stars Butch Patrick, Mel Blanc, Hans Conried.
In "The Phantom Tollbooth," the Threadbare Excuse is described as a worn-out and tattered man with fraying clothes and a weak, feeble appearance. He constantly makes excuses for his behavior and lacks confidence in himself.
The Phantom Tollbooth was created in 1961.
The ISBN of The Phantom Tollbooth is 0-394-81500-9.
There are 256 pages in the book The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster.
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The Phantom Tollbooth - 1970 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G Iceland:L USA:G (Approved No. 21696)
The Phantom Tollbooth' is an adventure novel and modern fairy tale, written for children. It is about a young boy who receives a magic tollbooth, and with nothing better to do, he enters it, and has many adventures.
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