The Phantom Tollbooth     

Author: Norton Juster 
Where I got it: From Deseret Industries (DI) - a thrift store

The Phantom Tollbooth is about a little boy named Milo.  Milo has no idea what to do with himself until a strange package arrives.  "Contains: One genuine turnpike tollbooth.  What does it do?  Milo soon finds out when he drives through and ends up in "Dictionopolis".  He is told that an ongoing fight between two royal brothers has wound up their sisters, Sweet Rhyme and Pure Reason, into prison.   He sets out to rescue  them, and on the way he meets a lot of strange people, both friend and foe.  Join Milo on his quest to rescue the two princesses and bring the fight over silly things to an end.  I recommend this book for kids of all ages.

Starry River of the Sky

Where I found it: @ Lehi Library                

Title: Starry River of the Sky                            

Author: Grace Lin

Starry River of the Sky is the sequel ( yes, sequel!:)) to Where the Mountain Meets the Moon . In this story, run-away Rendi is hiding behind a gang ( Chinese vases) when suddenly, he is discovered and given to an innkeeper! He is kept as a chore boy, but when he arrives, he wishes to leave immediately. But as Rendi stays, his mind is filled with questions. Why are Widow Yan and Master Chao always fighting? Why can`t crazy Mr.Shan tell if his pet is a toad or a rabbit? Why is the moon missing? What are the moans he hears at night?                                                       

         One day, a mysterious young woman arrives at the inn. With her talent for story telling, slowly she changes Rendi. Rendi has many adventures, makes many friends, and has many of his questions answered. I think you will enjoy reading this book. A lot! ;)