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The Water Horse - by  Dick King-Smith (Paperback) - 1 of 1

The Water Horse - by Dick King-Smith (Paperback)

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  • Now in paperback!
  • 6-9 Years
  • 7.6" x 5.15" Paperback
  • 112 Pages
  • Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic

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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.



Book Synopsis



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.



From the Back Cover



MONSTER MADNESS

When eight-year-old Kirstie brings home a strange egg from the Scottish shore, her family never expects it to hatch. But the next day, Kirstie discovers a baby sea monster swimming in her bathtub! Part horse, part toad, part turtle, and part crocodile, he's the oddest-looking creature Kirstie's family has ever seen. Only Kirstie's grandfather knows what the beastie really is -- a Water Horse!

This lovable creature is the perfect pet. The only trouble is, he can't stop growing! He gets bigger. And BIGGER. And BIGGER. Before long, he's outgrown nearly every loch in sight. Will they ever find a home that's large enough for their Water Horse?



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"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



About the Author



After 20 years as a farmer, Dick King-Smith turned to teaching and then to writing the children's books that have earned him critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic.
Dimensions (Overall): 7.6 Inches (H) x 5.15 Inches (W) x .47 Inches (D)
Weight: .2 Pounds
Suggested Age: 6-9 Years
Number of Pages: 112
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Sub-Genre: Fantasy & Magic
Publisher: Yearling Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Dick King-Smith
Language: English
Street Date: June 13, 2000
TCIN: 1006600770
UPC: 9780375803529
Item Number (DPCI): 247-07-2228
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.47 inches length x 5.15 inches width x 7.6 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.2 pounds
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