{"product_id":"rufus","title":"Rufus","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eRufus is a monster who doesn't feel like a Tip-Top monster because there aren't any people in his desert. He decides to find a Peoply Person to scare, but where are they all hiding? \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 pages\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 22 March 2018\u003cbr\u003e\\n                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Templar Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRufus, a formidable creature, grapples with an identity crisis. Despite his monstrous appearance, he lacks the innate ability to instill fear in others. Confused and disheartened, Rufus delves into monster literature, seeking guidance on how to fulfill his monstrous destiny. However, he stumbles upon a startling realization: monsters are meant to terrorize people, and yet, in his secluded desert abode, he encounters no such creatures. Determined to rectify this discrepancy, Rufus embarks on a mission to locate a human being, a sole representative of the feared species. However, the question remains: where on earth can they be hiding?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe acclaimed author of the bestselling books \"Man on the Moon\" and \"Bob's Best Ever Friend,\" makes a triumphant return with a brand-new, utterly disgusting character. Get ready to meet Rufus, a creature that will make your skin crawl and your stomach churn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRufus, with his towering stature and menacing presence, yearns to embrace his true monstrous nature. However, a nagging doubt persists in his mind—why doesn't he feel the fear he's supposed to? He delves into monster literature, seeking answers to his perplexity. What he discovers is a startling truth: monsters are meant to instill terror in the hearts of others. But in Rufus's isolated desert abode, he encounters no sign of human beings, the feared species he has been trained to conquer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetermined to rectify this anomaly, Rufus sets out on a mission to locate a human being. He scours the vast expanse of the desert, his eyes peeled for any sign of life. Days turn into weeks, and weeks into months, but still, no human being crosses his path. Rufus begins to lose hope, questioning whether he is truly meant to be a monster.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJust when all seems lost, Rufus encounters a group of travelers stranded in the desert. They are terrified, their eyes wide with fear as they stare at Rufus in awe and disbelief. Rufus sees an opportunity to fulfill his monstrous destiny and unleashes his full power upon them. He roars, his voice echoing through the desert, and the travelers flee in terror.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom that day on, Rufus becomes known as the most fearsome monster in the desert. He revels in the fear he instills in others, and his reputation spreads far and wide. But deep down, Rufus knows that he is not truly satisfied. He yearns for companionship, for someone to understand him and accept him for who he is.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the end, Rufus realizes that true monsterhood lies not in terrorizing others but in embracing one's uniqueness and finding a place where one truly belongs. He returns to his desert abode, but this time, he is not alone. He has found a sense of purpose and fulfillment, knowing that he has made a difference in the lives of those he has encountered.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnd so, Rufus the monster continues to roam the desert, but this time, he is no longer alone. He is a creature of both fear and compassion, a reminder that even the most monstrous among us can find a place in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\\n                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 264g\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 300 x 236 x 5 (mm)\\n                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781783701407\\n                            \\n                          \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simon Bartram","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094482219258,"sku":"9781783701407","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/5b20e1bf6fd5d34c82776a55ab63f138.jpg?v=1630380173","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/rufus","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}