When things start mysteriously disappearing around town, Rudy and his friends are determined to get to the bottom of it. But when all clues point towards the forbidden lake in the depths of the forest, is Rudy prepared to discover what might be hiding beneath the surface...?

With boundless energy and an impulsive nature, Rudy is always ready to follow the scent of adventure! And with his loyal pack of friends by his side there's nothing he can't achieve.Rudy and his friends have been warned not to go down to the lake in the forest; strange and mysterious things happen down there. But when a huge storm hits the town and the community's belongings start going missing, Rudy's investigations all point one way. Is Rudy ready to discover what might be hiding just below the surface?

Howlingly cool illustrations and an irresistible character finding his way in the world make Rudy and the Forbidden Lake the ideal choice for those looking to bridge the gap between picture books and independent reading.

Check out the Rudy series:
¿ Rudy and the Wolf Cub (ISBN: 9780192782496)
¿ Rudy and the Monster at School: Volume 2 (ISBN: 9780192782519)
¿ Rudy and the Secret Sleepskater: Volume 3 (ISBN: 9780192782533)
¿ Rudy and the Skate Stars: a Times Children's Book of the Week (ISBN: 9780192782557)
¿ Rudy and the Forbidden Lake (ISBN: 9780192782571)
¿ Rudy and the Ghastly Gathering (ISBN: 9780192782595)

"Full of dramatic incidents and as always George Ermos' stylish energetic illustrations capture the changing mood of the telling."