Rising 6th Grade Summer Reading Challenge

This post was created on 06/03/2026.

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Rising 6th Grade Summer Reading Challenge

Unlock the Tollbooth!

This summer, read The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster. As you read, explore how Milo's interactions with different characters shape his journey and move the plot forward.

The Book

The Phantom Tollbooth

by Norton Juster

A classic adventure about curiosity, choices, and the power of words!

Log Your Reading

Access Beanstack through MyPascoConnect to track your minutes and reading progress.

Focus Question

How do the people Milo meets help change his journey?

Every interaction changes the journey.

Your Challenge: Track Milo's Journey!

As you read, complete a Character Interaction Entry for each important character Milo meets. Think about how each interaction moves the story forward.

  1. Who?
    Who does Milo interact with?
  2. What?
    What happens during the interaction?
  3. How?
    How does this interaction move the plot forward?
  4. Impact
    How does this interaction impact Milo?

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