CLEARLAKE – On Saturday, May 30, children, parents and adventure lovers of all ages are invited to take a special journey with local author Diane Arruda.

Arruda, of Lakeport, will read from her new children's book, “The Undiscovered River” beginning at 2 p.m. at Wild About Books, 14290 Olympic Drive, Clearlake.

Readers of Arruda's new book will become participants in an enchanting water-world adventure to a place where dreams come true, new friendships are created and Living Codes are discovered.

Golden Fish has a dream of a beautiful undiscovered river that she feels must be a true place but is somewhere far beyond the Great Pool where she lives. How will she get there?

One day to her surprise and joy, she receives a very special invitation from the Magnificent Whirlpool, the source of all that lives in the river and beyond. She is invited to become a part of this dream river, known to only a few as the Undiscovered River.

Golden Fish's journey is full of adventure and suspense. When Golden Fish finally passes through the tunnel leading into the Undiscovered River, she meets up with the most unusual water creatures unlike ones she has ever seen. One of these unique creatures guides her downriver to meet the Magnificent Whirlpool.

On this first journey, Golden Fish learns about the five Living Codes, Codes that are not written but are feelings of awareness about the things all around her. These wonderful Codes are hidden on pathways somewhere in the Undiscovered River but can only be found by true believers and dreamers such as Golden Fish.

Arruda has created her main character Golden Fish and the journeys she takes in the Undiscovered River through the momentum and discoveries in her own life.

“The Undiscovered River” is the first book in Arruda's Dream River Adventure Series, which invites the reader into the beginning of unexpected pools of understanding encountered by Golden Fish.

A professional artist with a degree in art history and woman studies, Arruda also illustrated the book and the series with her original and unforgettable artwork.

Goldfish cookies will be shared at the Saturday event.

For more information, call Wild About Books, 707-994-9453, or visit Arruda's Web site, www.goldenfishbooks.com .