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The Water Horse

By Dick King-Smith

Adjectives

imaginative heartwarming engaging

Genres

Animals Fantasy Friendship/Family

Synopsis

In 1930s Scotland, eight-year-old Kirstie discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a unique sea creature. As the creature, named Crusoe, grows rapidly, Kirstie and her family face the challenge of finding a suitable home for their unusual pet.

About the author

Dick King-Smith was a much-loved British author who wrote over 100 books for children, often about animals and farms. His most famous story is 'The Sheep-Pig', which inspired the popular film 'Babe'. Dick loved spending time with animals and used his real-life experiences to create his wonderful, imaginative stories.

Pages

128 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

Published

2007

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