Phantom Toll Booth

David Singapogu

Anne Reeves

8-27-21

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Challenge B LTW

What would you do if a big, scary dog approached you?   In the book The Phantom Toll Booth, Milo chose to respond to this situation by asking Tock to come with him on a journey.  Milo did the right thing in asking Tock to come with him for three reasons.  Tock provided companionship and protection and time management to Milo.

The first reason Milo did the right thing in asking Tock to come with him is that Tock provided companionship on the journey.  Tock was a companion to Milo when they were in jail.  It is easier to learn with a companion than alone.  Tock could uplift and encourage Milo when he was sad.

The second reason that Milo did the right thing in asking Tock to come with him is that Tock provided protection for the journey.  Because of Tock’s strength, others would think twice about how they treated Milo. Tock could be an advocate for Milo when Milo was unable to speak for himself.  Tock could physically defend Milo if necessary.

The final reason Milo did the right thing in asking Tock to come with him is that Tock provided time management for the journey.  Tock could wake Milo up in the morning.  Tock could help Milo keep trac of the time.  Milo would benefit from the use of Tock’s alarm.

Milo did the right thing in asking Tock to come with him because Tock provided companionship and protection and time management to Milo.