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DescriptionNow 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. ReviewsA rich, mostly tender fairy tale that combines elements of such children s classics as"The Secret of Roan Inish, E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial, and Born Free." . . . Combining the best of fantasy and somber reflection, The Water Horse is a lovely ride. "The Washington Post"on the film adaptation Well-written, fast-paced . . . with appealing, distinctive characters, humor, and drama. King-Smith s imaginative spin on an old myth makes the outrageous possible. "Booklist" One of the most delightful children s authors. "The Guardian"on Dick King-Smith" Author descriptionDick King-Smith was born and raised in Gloucestershire, England. After twenty years as a farmer, he turned to teaching and then to writing children s books that have received critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. Among his well-loved novels are"Babe: The Gallant Pig, Harry s Mad, Martin s Mice, Ace: The Very Important Pig, The Robber Boy, The Invisible Dog, Three Terrible Trins, Harriet s Hare, The Stray, A Mouse Called Wolf, "and"Mr. Ape." Mr. King-Smith passed in away in 2011, but his stories live on." |