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The Water Horse

By Dick King-Smith

By Dick King-Smith

By Dick King-Smith
Illustrated by Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi

By Dick King-Smith
Illustrated by Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi

By Dick King-Smith
Illustrated by Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi

By Dick King-Smith
Illustrated by Melissa Manwill Kashiwagi

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Nov 13, 2007 | ISBN 9780375842313 | 6-9 years

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Jun 13, 2000 | ISBN 9780375803529 | 6-9 years

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Jul 15, 2015 | ISBN 9781101938539 | 6-9 years

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    About The Water Horse

    Dick King-Smith’s classic story about a very unusual pet—a water horse!—returns with a charming new cover to win over a new generation of readers!
     
    When eight-year-old Kirstie finds a strange egg near her home, she has no idea what will come out. Part horse, part toad, part turtle, and part crocodile? Only Kirstie’s grandfather knows what it is: a water horse! While it is certainly the oddest-looking creature Kirstie has ever seen, it is also the gentlest. But soon, the unusual pet gets bigger. And bigger. And BIGGER. Will Kirstie and her family be able to keep their new pet or will he have to make a splash in someone else’s home?
     
    “A rich, mostly tender fairy tale that combines elements of such children’s classics as The Secret of Roan Inish, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and Born Free. . . . Combining the best of fantasy and somber reflection, The Water Horse is a lovely ride.” —The Washington Post on the film adaptation
     
    “Well-written, fast-paced . . . with appealing, distinctive characters, humor, and drama. King-Smith’s imaginative spin on an old myth makes the outrageous possible.” —Booklist 
     
    “One of the most delightful children’s authors.” —The Guardian on Dick King-Smith

    About The Water Horse

    Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him.

    About The Water Horse

    Now in paperback! From the award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him.

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    See all books by Dick King-Smith

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    The Catlady
    The Golden Goose
    Titus Rules!
    Funny Frank
    See all books by Dick King-Smith

    About Dick King-Smith

    Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals. After 20 years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children’s books. Dick writes mostly about animals–farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it,… More about Dick King-Smith

    About Dick King-Smith

    Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals. After 20 years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children’s books. Dick writes mostly about animals–farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it,… More about Dick King-Smith

    About Dick King-Smith

    Dick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England, surrounded by pet animals. After 20 years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children’s books. Dick writes mostly about animals–farmyard fantasy, as he likes to call it,… More about Dick King-Smith

    Product Details

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Nov 13, 2007 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780375842313

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Paperback | $7.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jun 13, 2000 | 112 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 6-9 years | ISBN 9780375803529

    Category: Children’s Middle Grade Books

    Ebook | $5.99
    Published by Yearling
    Jul 15, 2015 | 128 Pages | 6-9 years | ISBN 9781101938539

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    “A rich, mostly tender fairy tale that combines elements of such children’s classics as The Secret of Roan Inish, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and Born Free. . . . Combining the best of fantasy and somber reflection, The Water Horse is a lovely ride.” —The Washington Post on the film adaptation
     
    “Well-written, fast-paced . . . with appealing, distinctive characters, humor, and drama. King-Smith’s imaginative spin on an old myth makes the outrageous possible.” —Booklist 
     
    “One of the most delightful children’s authors.” —The Guardian on Dick King-Smith

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