The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith

The Water Horse

Dick King-Smith with David Parkins (Illustrator)

118 pages first pub 1990 (view editions)

fiction childrens fantasy middle grade adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
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The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith is ideal for young readers who love imaginative, heartwarming adventures with gentle humor and a touch of magical friendship.

Description

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.

Community Reviews

3.67
based on 315 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 84%

adventurous: 68%

funny: 47%

relaxing: 31%

emotional: 10%

hopeful: 10%

mysterious: 10%

inspiring: 5%

reflective: 5%

sad: 5%


Pace

63% of readers chose fast
26% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

60% of readers chose Plot
13% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
78% of readers chose No
Yes
No

Loveable characters?

100% of readers chose Yes
Yes

Diverse cast of characters?

7% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose No
No

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