The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith

The Water Horse

Dick King-Smith with David Parkins (Illustrator)

1 hour, 30 minutes first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

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 croco...

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Community Reviews Summary of 194 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 83%
adventurous 66%
funny 41%
relaxing 33%
mysterious 8%
reflective 8%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 16%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 62% | Character: 25% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 100%

Average rating

3.62

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