The Ruler Monster By Thomas King

This book is for my book buddy, Chance Hartley, who inspired me to write a story like this. pg. 1

Copyright © 2011 by Thomas King All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, copied or used in any way that would be similar to this book unless author’s permission is given. Phrases of this book may be taken for book reviews. The Ruler Monster® is a registered copyright of Stick Men Inc.™ Gecho Inc. 17 Thwomp Rd. Malt City, Corneria Printed in Canada First Printing 2011 Praise and thanks go to Stick Men Inc.™ for the use of The Ruler Monster® and the editors of its creation. Special thanks go to the reviewers of this book and friends who inspired the thought of this book. First Edition ISBN

One day, a boy named Chance fell asleep in class. He started to dream about a scary monster…. pg. 3

The Ruler Monster roared and scared all of the Pencil People. He was big and scary. The Pencil People were scared of him. pg. 4

The Pencil People ran away from the Ruler Monster. They hoped one day someone would save them. pg. 5

Then, a hero came to save them. He was good and nice. pg. 6

The hero roared at the monster and stomped his feet. pg. 7

The Ruler Monster roared back, and stomped his feet. pg. 8

Then, the hero scared the Ruler Monster away, saving all the Pencil People. pg. 9

Then, Chance woke up and said, “That was a weird dream.” pg. 10

Author’s Biography Thomas King started writing when he was only in Grade 1. Of course, he didn’t write professionally, but he enjoyed writing stories anyway. Ever since then, he had a strong passion for writing. Thomas King is only 12 and lives in Shelburne, Nova Scotia, with his brothers, Daniel and Samuel, and his two sisters, Judilee and Marina. He loves to read and play with his dog, Totoro. pg. 11

“ That’s a good book.” –Blah Inc., Abraham Chidiac “ A really good book about the hero that saves the day. A good use of the patented Ruler Monster™” -Stick Men Inc.™, Nate Brown “Nice book, I know Chance will like it!” - Bwaaa!!! Inc., Liam Haliburton “Very, very, very, funny book. Chance will like it” :p - Nathan Lisk “It was a really creative story and Chance will love it.” – Monkey Inc., Tatum Arcon