Norton-Juster-Obituary

Norton Juster

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Norton Juster was a children’s author known for his 1961 classic, “The Phantom Tollbooth.”

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How sad to discover Norton Juster too late. May his memory be a blessing.

I start the Phantom Tollbooth tomorrow with my students. Thank you for your creativity, your gift, and your amazing way with words. My students have been enthralled for years, and this new group of students will come to love you the way the world has. Rest in peace our creative genius. Your legacy is alive and well with students around the globe. What a treasure your writing is to us.

Tollbooth was a gift from my brother for my 10 th birthday. Favorite book of all time and I have read hundreds of books. I have given it to all my nieces and nephews. I spoke with Norton 2 times by complete coincidence in the past 3 years as an answering service operator. First time I spoke with someone of whom I was fan. It was great honor to chat briefly about all the kids in their 30s and 40s named Milo, who his fans told him about. We are blessed he loved the English language and played...

I had pleasure of meeting Norton Juster when he came for an author visit to my school. He was both charming and a curmudgeon, in the most joyous sense of the word. People brought in their copies of The Phantom Tollbooth for him to sign held together by rubber bands from having been read so frequently. The Hello Goodbye Window made us all a bit teary and Sweetie Pie or Sourpuss could not have captured the essence of our child more. He has left a great legacy and inspired many with his wit...

Books are forever gifts my heart to yours miss m rip

To the family,

I would like to extend my condolences to you. Life is truly precious and when we lose our loved ones it breaks our heart. Please know that God is there as a source of comfort and strength. He will hold on to you and help you get through this difficult time. Isa. 41:10.


The family of Norton Juster has our deepest condolences. We pray that you will always be surrounded with love and support. And, while going through this difficult time, may the Almighty God give you everlasting comfort .

The Phantom Tollbooth was a wonderful influence on my life, and my children's. So sorry for your loss.

What an amazing writer he was.Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult period.