The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith

The Water Horse

Dick King-Smith

118 pages first pub 1990 (editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

Description

When eight-year-old Kirstie and her family go beachcombing near their home in Scotland, she finds something that looks like a giant fish egg, which is just too interesting to leave on the beach. So she brings it home and sneaks it into the bathtub...

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Community Reviews Summary of 170 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 90%
adventurous 60%
funny 40%
relaxing 40%
reflective 10%

Pace

fast 70%
medium 20%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 57% | Character: 28% | A mix: 14%

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

3.61

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