Thomas Kingsley Troupe - T-Rex Would Not Make a Good Knight

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ISBN: 978- 1- 5158- 2126- ( library binding)
ISBN: 978- 1- 5158- 2130- ( paperback)
ISBN: 978- 1- 5158- 2138- ( eBook PDF) ISBN: 978-1-5158-2134-2 (eBook)
Summary: So what if her arms are extremely short? Julie the T- Rex wants
to be a knight, and shes ready to prove herself to the king. Discussion
questions, an interactive look- and- find section, and dinosaur facts
complete this fun picture book from the Dinosaur Daydreams series.
Image Credit: Capstone: Jon Hughes,
Editor: Christianne Jones
Designer: Ashlee Suker
Illustrator: Steph Calvert
JULIE T-REX
LENGTH About 40 feet (12 meters)
HEIGHT About 15-20 ft
(4.6-6m)
WEIGHT 9 tons (8,160 kilograms)
EXPERIENCE Its a long story.
AS A KNIGHT
REFERENCE NOT this guy
50 Edge Lane
Big Jaw, MP 40052
RSUM
For Phil - Your cardboard armor, paper swords, and boundless
creativity are an inspiration. You are amazing. Love, Steph

Greetings, good sirs and madams!
Im Julie T- Rex. I was just dismissed
from my job as a knight. Was it justified?
You be the judge.

My first day as a knight was really tricky. I got yelled at
for drinking some water outside the castle. And the front
door was really tight. I didnt mean to wreck the place, but
they dont make castles like they used to!

Sir Robert told me knights
needed to wear armor. No way
would a helmet fit on my giant
head! And trying to hide my tail?
Forget about it!

A knight needs to be an expert with a sword.
But I have two fingers with claws and very short
arms, so I needed help picking up my blade.
Sir Robert said I was a lousy partner.
Maybe I just needed a longer sword?

Sir Robert said every knight must have a horse, so he
took me to the stables to pick out a horse. The horses
were so afraid to carry me they all pooped a little bit.
Come on! Im not THAT heavy! So rude!

King Samuel wanted to watch the knights joust.
We took our places at opposite ends of the arena.
Because I didnt have a horse, I just ran at my
opponent. Maybe I shouldnt have roared?

The royal family invited all of the knights to a big
feast. I just wanted the meat. I took a pretty big bite
because I was really hungry. I am a carnivore, so they
shouldnt have been so surprised.

That night I woke up to yelling. A dragon had taken
the royal twins! The king sent his knights to rescue his
children. Sir Robert told me I shouldnt go. I didnt listen.
Who cared if I couldnt pick up sword and my tail knocked
things over all the time? The kids were in trouble!

I followed the knights
to a dragons cave.

When the dragon poked his head out, I
recognized that face. It was my cousin, Frank!

I asked Frank to let the kids go. Obviously
he did. Clearly the other knights were not
happy that I was the hero.

Even after I saved the royal twins I was asked to
leave. But dont worry. Ill be okay. Im ready to
start my new job as a race car driver. I sure
hope my arms will reach the steering wheel!

Dino Dig
The answer to each question below is hidden in the art.
Each answer is one word or number. Dig through the
story until you find the answer. Good luck!

ANWER KEY: 1. Buffalo 2. arms 3. 9 tons 4. bus 5. carnivore
Seven T-Rex skeletons have been discovered in what
South Dakota city? ( page 17)
T-Rex is best known for a certain body part.