The Water Horse
by Dick King-Smith
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Book Reviews of The Water Horse
Book Review: Excellent book for kids
Summary: 5 Stars
AFter taking my grandson to see The Waterhorse, which he loved, I promised to get him the book and read it to him. He is only seven and a nascent reader, so the plan was to read one chapter each night before bedtime. WEll, one morphed to two which then morphed to three. The book,very different from the movie in plot line, wonderfully depicts the logistics of caring for an unusual creature and it also subtly addresses the relationships between the brother and sister characters and their grandfather and father. My grandson loved this book--including the whimsical illustrations and the stills from the movie--and now we have a list of books we plan to tackle each night. This is the first longer book I have read to him, and it is perfect. The book can spur discussions between adult and child about the difference between it and the film.Book Review: miraculous
Summary: 4 Stars
The Water Horse was fairly enjoyable, my son and I was sucked into the adventure of the boy and the water dinosaur. The vibe of the film is enchanting, old school and the pictures and effects at some times stunned us.
The plot is somewhat like Free Willy, but it has much more to it, twists, history, funny accents and landscapes filled with beauty and roughness.
The story is working and the actors are mainly unknown which brings a certain sent of truth to it.
Go watch it
Book Review: Wonderful book - but don't see the movie
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a sweet story, appropriate for young children starting at about age 5. It is very low stress, benign. Just right for parents who are tired of stories about violence and meanness and seek out magical tales full of caring and goodness. Too bad they took this darling tale and turned it into a terrible hollywood movie full of canons, war, a dead father and chase scenes. In saying this I give nothing away about the book, because NONE of this was from the book.Book Review: I'm sure the story is great...
Summary: 2 Stars
So I am sure the story itself is wonderful, but this book is a LOT smaller than I expected. (I might have not read the whole description). I was under the impression this book was a real book, not an elementary school book. The girl I bought it for enjoyed it, but I wish it took her longer to read it.Book Review: Great book and movie!
Summary: 5 Stars
Bought this for my son after watching the movie, but it's great for all ages!