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The Water Horse

By: Dick King-Smith
Narrated by: Nathaniel Parker
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Summary

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 every loch in sight. Will they ever find a home that's large enough for their Water Horse?
©1990 Foxbusters Ltd (P)2014 Bolinda Publishing
Animals Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths Literature & Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Critic reviews

'It's an ideal family read-aloud.' (The Horn Book Magazine)
'This well-written, fast-paced fantasy combines a popular subject with appealing, distinctive characters, humour, and drama. King-Smith's imaginative spin on an old myth makes the outrageous possible.' (Booklist)
'King-Smith's obvious belief in the power of care and compassion informs this genial tale told from both the human and sea monster's perspectives; it's not one of his strongest stories, but will capture the fancies of his many fans.' (Kirkus Reviews)

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A lsweet story

A sweet story explaining the familiar myth of Nessie??? If so, it has a wonderful twist to it. I loved reading the book and really enjoyed listening to it too. I hope to listen to it again with my niece just starting out learning English.

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My six year old loves it, and so do I

Lovely gentle story, engaging, funny, kind, nothing scary, totally absorbing nevertheless. Masterful story telling, and well performed.
Wish I could find more children's audiobooks like this one!

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