The Water Horse
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 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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118 pages· 16,072 words· Est. 3 hour read· 910L
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Bookroo's summary

In 1930s Scotland, young Kirstie stumbles upon a mysterious egg that hatches into a sea creature. As the creature grows, her family faces a dilemma: how to protect their unusual friend and find where he truly belongs. With the creature's origins shrouded in mystery, can they keep him safe from the world, or will they have to let him go? This enchanting tale explores the bonds of family and the courage to do what's right, even when it means saying goodbye.

From the publisher

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
Prebound-Glued
Pages
118
Words
16,072
Reading age
7–9
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
June 13, 2000
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780613240031

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