The Water Horse - Hardcover

King-Smith, Dick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0517800276 ISBN 13: 9780517800270

Publisher: Crown Pub, 1998

Synopsis

In 1930, on the coast of Scotland, eight-year-old Kirstie finds a large egg which hatches into an unusual sea creature, and as he grows her family must decide what to do with him

About this title

Review:

"This genial tale...will capture the fancies of [King-Smith's] many fans". -- Kirkus Reviews

" When eight-year-old Kirstie finds a mysterious egg on the beach after a big storm, no one in the family expects it to hatch. But the next day, after a night in the bathtub, a mysterious little creature is born: part turtle, part horse, part frog, with an alligator tail. Only Kirstie's grandpa knows its true identity: a Water Horse, the sea monster of Scottish legend. The creature becomes a family pet, tamable and lovable, though with a huge appetite. As he grows and grows, the family must decide where to place him, somewhere away from those who would exploit him or, worse, accidentally become his dinner; perhaps Loch Ness would be safest. This well-written, fast-paced fantasy combines a popular subject with appealing, distinctive characters, humor, and drama. King-Smith's imaginative spin on an old myth makes the outrageous possible." --Booklist
" It's an ideal family read-aloud." --The Horn Book Magazine

"When eight-year-old Kirstie finds a mysterious egg on the beach after a big storm, no one in the family expects it to hatch. But the next day, after a night in the bathtub, a mysterious little creature is born: part turtle, part horse, part frog, with an alligator tail. Only Kirstie's grandpa knows its true identity: a Water Horse, the sea monster of Scottish legend. The creature becomes a family pet, tamable and lovable, though with a huge appetite. As he grows and grows, the family must decide where to place him, somewhere away from those who would exploit him or, worse, accidentally become his dinner; perhaps Loch Ness would be safest. This well-written, fast-paced fantasy combines a popular subject with appealing, distinctive characters, humor, and drama. King-Smith's imaginative spin on an old myth makes the outrageous possible."--Booklist
"It's an ideal family read-aloud." --The Horn Book Magazine

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"

"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

Book Description:

From the award-winning author of Babe, the Sheep-Pig comes the story of how the Loch Ness monster finds his home, thanks to the human family that raises him.

About this edition

• Publisher: Crown Pub
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0517800276
• ISBN 13: 9780517800270
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 118
• Illustrator: Parkins David