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 beneath 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.