Norton Juster books in order
American children's writer, academic, and architect
- Lived
- 1929–2021
- Country
- United States
- Books
- 10
Norton Juster published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 5 children's books and 2 other books, beginning with The Phantom Tollbooth (1961).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Norton Juster

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The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster's most-read book, rated by 106 Open Library readers.
Standalone novels in order

The Phantom Tollbooth (Aug 1961)
Short story collections in order

Alberic the Wise (1966)
Non-fiction in order

A Woman's Place (1996)
Children's books in order

Otter Nonsense (1982)

As (1989)

The Hello, Goodbye Window (2005)

The Odious Ogre (2010)

Neville (2011)
Other books in order

The Phantom Tollboth (activity Book) (1997)

ThePhantomTollbooth a Miraculous the Toll Booths Illusion of Paradise. Norton Gu Site. the Original English Edition. Illustrated](Chinese Edition) (2000)
Film and TV adaptations
- The Phantom Tollbooth (1970)Film · from The Phantom Tollbooth
About Norton Juster
Norton Juster was an American academic, architect, and writer. He was best known as an author of children's books, notably for The Phantom Tollbooth (1961) and The Dot and the Line (1963).
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Norton Juster FAQ
- How many books has Norton Juster written?
- Norton Juster published 1 novel, 1 short story collection, 1 non-fiction book, 5 children's books and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Norton Juster's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Phantom Tollbooth.
- What is Norton Juster's last book?
- A Woman's Place (1996).
- What is Norton Juster's most famous book?
- The Phantom Tollbooth (1961) is Norton Juster's most widely read book.
- Which Norton Juster books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including The Phantom Tollbooth (film, 1970).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.