The Lonely Giant

There once was a giant named rogber he was separated from his family at birth. When Rogber turned ten, he moved to a village made for little people. The village was named Pound Town but there was a problem. Rogber is a giant so he can't fit in any of the houses. All of the little people loved him so they tried their best to help him. Rogber’s imaginary friend Phill thought it was a good idea to move to the village. Phill’s dog, J-Lo, thought it was a good idea, too. One day, it was getting pretty late and he could not find anyone to play with. He was bored so he decided to invite Phill and J-Lo over for a sleepover. It was the next day and Rogber still could not find anyone. Rogber thought no one liked him. So he voiced his concerns to Phill.

“I just don’t get it,” said Rogber. “Why isn’t anyone home?”

“I think you're just overreacting. Who wouldn’t anyone like you? You're the coolest guy I know.” Replied Phill.

“I know but I’m worried,” said Rogber. “If no one likes me I might as well just move again.”

A couple of weeks passed, and Rogber had a strange dream. There was a man with a beard. The man spoke.

“Hello Robber,” he said his name incorrectly. Rogber opened his mouth to correct him but was interrupted.

“You think your friends have left you. You are lonely, I know. I can solve all of your problems. Just take this apple from my hands.” Rogber took it. “Now, take one bite. Only one.” Rogber followed the strange mans instructions. The apple was delicious! More delicious than anything he had ever tasted! He went to take another bite, when he remembered. The man said only one bite. And he wanted his friends back. Rogber handed it back to the man quickly, before he was tempted too far. The apple disappeared and the man laughed at Rogber’s expression.

“Take the pebble from my hand, grasshopper.” The man said jokingly, chuckling.

Then, the strange man was gone, and Rogber was sitting upright on his bed, panting. Almost as if he had just had a nightmare. Only Rogber knew he hadn’t. If the man in the dream really did solve his problems, his friends would be back. So, Rogber got out of bed, careful not to hit his head on the low ceiling. He traveled out of his too small cottage, to discover all of his friends gathered around! He was so excited, but then confused when one little person, Nosey, jumped on his back and pulled a scarf around his eyes. Rogber was so cofused! The little people led him away from the village, and removed the scarf. As he looked around, Rogber realized it was a bigger village, the perfect size for him.

“Will you stay here with me here?” Rogber asked his friends. They all replied, “Of course!” They decided the name of the village would be The Only Giant.

THE END

-By Carly Norris

Age 9