The Water Horse
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1990 · Est. 3 hour read

The Water Horse

Written by Dick King-Smith · Illustrated by David Parkins

A young girl finds a mysterious egg on the beach that hatches into a legendary creature.

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128 pages· 16,017 words· Est. 3 hour read· 910L
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Bookroo's summary

Eight-year-old Kirstie discovers a peculiar egg that hatches into a creature part horse, part toad, and more. As her new pet grows, it becomes clear that keeping it hidden is impossible. With her grandfather's guidance, Kirstie must decide if her beloved water horse can remain with her family or if it must find a new home. As the creature's size and mystery deepen, so do the challenges. Will Kirstie find a way to keep her extraordinary friend, or will the water horse's destiny lead it elsewhere? Dive into a tale of wonder and heart.

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
128
Words
16,017
Reading age
6–9
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
910L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~V
AR points
2
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
31213
Publication
Published
November 13, 2007
First published
January 1, 1990
Publisher
Yearling
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780375842313
OCLC
85845279

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