RUFUS AND THE DARK SIDE OF MAGIC
Marilyn Levinson
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GENRE: Middle Grade
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BLURB:
Fifth grader Rufus is unhappy when he has to attend a Samhain celebration with
his mother, Grandma, and Aunt Ruth instead of going Trick or Treat with his friends.
He's thrilled when, later that night, his Uncle Hector shows up outside his window and
offers to take him for a ride in the sky. Rufus's family have told him that his uncle is evil
and he should have nothing to do with Hector, but Rufus is enthralled by his uncle's fabulous
realm that includes a small zoo and a stable of horses. He's less interested in learning about
his uncle's businesses that he, as his uncle's heir apparent, will inherit one day. Then Uncle
Hector tells Rufus he has to do something for him, something Rufus finds impossible to do.
Uncle Hector wields his magical powers to force Rufus's hand, but Rufus's little sister finds
out and encourages him to ask for help. It's Grandma who decides what they must do,
and it's not something Uncle Hector ever thought would happen.
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Excerpt:
Mrs. Brewster poked her head in the room to say it was time to come outside and watch
the fireworks. We traipsed through the kitchen and out onto the Brewsters’ patio that
faced their enormous backyard. Many adults were already in their seats, but
Mr. Brewster, who wasn’t a witch, led us to the very first row. Then he went to talk to the
men who would be setting off the fireworks.
The display was spectacular. We oohed and ahed as multi-colored bursts of light
exploded in every conceivable shape. Ten minutes into the show, a band of yellow
light more dazzling than any we'd seen so far spanned the sky. It arced over
the Brewsters’ backyard and turned into a rainbow so brilliant I found
myself blinking.
Silence fell. The fireworks died away. No one moved. All eyes were glued on the
figure gliding through the air who came to stand atop the rainbow.
There could be no doubt he was a witch. He was dressed in black like us, except for
his voluminous cape, which was bright red, the color of blood. He spread the cape
wide, holding an end in each outstretched hand and bowed. A communal
gasp—half-shock, half-disapproval—rose from the adults behind me. We stared,
transfixed, as a young male witch fluttered about before coming to stand beside him.
“Greetings, my fellow sorcerers," the older witch intoned. "We have come
to wish you Good Samhain.”
His keen gaze sliced through the crowd seeking something, someone. A current coursed
through me when his eyes met mine. He nodded, and I found myself nodding back.
Suddenly his right leg buckled and he stumbled. The young witch reached out to
support him. Angry, the older witch brushed him away. His young companion
vanished as awkwardly as he’d arrived.
Alone now, the older witch gave us a mocking smile as he and the rainbow
faded from sight.
I was left thrilled, mystified, and frightened. Who was this powerful witch,
and what did he want with me?
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