Rudy and his friends are super excited that a skate boarding competition is to be held at their local skate park.
Coming from different backgrounds they all have special skills which, taken together, means that they can do a range of exciting and unexpected tricks. Working as a team they practice all their skills and tricks and look forward to doing their very best in the competition.
Rudy is thrilled to be part of the gang. He’s never enjoyed being a lone wolf. But, when a gang of older wolf boys turn up at the skate park, they flatter Rudy into joining them. They have awesome skills and they assure Rudy that their team will win the medal. Rudy is torn. He knows that he should stay loyal to his friends but winning the medal also means a lot to him. What should Rudy do?
Full of energy and with stylish illustrations that capture the scene this story poses a familiar dilemma for very young readers.
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.
When Rudy and his friends discover that the Skate Stars competition has come to their hometown they can't wait to enter and show off their skills. But then some older wolf boys spot Rudy practising his tricks and ask him to enter with them instead and drop Femi and Edie, saying that he's much more likely to win he does. Rudy's always dreamed of being on top of the podium with a gold medal around his neck. But could he really do that to his friends? How much is Rudy willing to win, and is he prepared for what might he lose. . . ?
Howlingly cool illustrations and an irresistible character finding his way in the world make Rudy and the Skate Stars the ideal choice for those looking to bridge the gap between picture books and independent reading.
A born and bred Londoner, Paul Westmoreland has been a professional writer for over 25 years, creating award-winning adverts across TV, cinema, radio and digital campaigns. Now a full-time author, Paul writes from a quiet room tucked away in his South London home. The launch of the Rudy series marks his first foray into children’s fiction.
