In fact, it’s exciting beyond his wildest dreams! Somewhere along the way, Milo realizes something astonishing. Milo visits the Island of Conclusions (you get there by jumping), learns about time from a ticking watchdog named Tock, and even embarks on a quest to rescue Rhyme and Reason. But on the other side, things seem different. When a tollbooth mysteriously appears in his room, he drives through only because he’s got nothing better to do. With almost 5 million copies sold in the 60 years since it was published, generations of readers have journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic.Įnriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet.” –Phillip Pullman, New York Times bestselling author of His Dark Materials “Comes up bright and new every time I read it.
And teach us some wisdom, too.” –Phillip Pullmanįor Milo, everything’s a bore. it will continue to charm and delight for a very long time yet.
Enriched by Jules Feiffer’s splendid illustrations, the wit, wisdom, and wordplay of Norton Juster’s offbeat fantasy are as beguiling as ever. With almost 5 million copies sold 60 years after its original publication, generations of readers have now journeyed with Milo to the Lands Beyond in this beloved classic.