The Tale of Rufus’s Red Shoes

Book excerpt: A city in peril is in need of a hero! Who will save the day? Five-year-old Rufus Jones has just bought a new pair of red shoes. He has no idea they are magical red shoes until he is called to action. Rufus’s enchanted shoes propel him on a thrilling journey. To save the city, Rufus performs unimaginable feats of strength. He finds the courage to rescue a cat trapped in a tree and lift a sinking ship onto the shore. A young boy’s dreams, determination, and imagination create an epic adventure not soon forgotten. As a father, grandfather, and great grandfather, debut author Lawrence D. Brown believes children deserve access to wondrous stories about imaginary worlds that encourage curiosity and stretch the imagination. Join Rufus and his red shoes, as a young boy becomes a hero.