--- product_id: 226564888 title: "The Water Horse" price: "AR$36311" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/226564888-the-water-horse store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # The Water Horse **Price:** AR$36311 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Water Horse - **How much does it cost?** AR$36311 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/226564888-the-water-horse) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description 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. Review: imaginative story - Do you know what a “kelpie” is? It is 1930, and eight year old Kirstie and her little brother Angus live with their parents and their grandfather, whom they call Grumble, on the coast of Scotland. One day in March, while their merchant seaman father is away in quiet, tropical waters, there is a great storm, and afterwards, while they are beachcombing, Kirstie finds an egg the size of a cookie tin on the shore. The children take it home and put it in the bathtub to see if it will hatch. It does. And what do you suppose it is? It’s a kelpie, a sea monster, a Water Horse. Eventually Mother, Grumble, and even Father when he returns home all find out about the creature. They decide to call it Crusoe. As it grows, what can they do with it? There is the fish pond, but nearby are enemies such as otters and herons, and the pond freezes in winter. Then there is the small lochan close to their house, but a lot of traffic goes by, and the family is afraid that someone will spot Crusoe, who continues to grow bigger and bigger. Where do you think that he ends up? Dick King-Smith is best known as award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig. We have read and reviewed some of his other books, such as Harry’s Mad, The School Mouse, and Mr. Ape. We watched the 2007 film The Water Horse directed by Jay Russell with screenplay written by Robert Nelson Jacobs, and starring Alex Etel, recently as our family video. It was so intriguing that when I saw that the movie was based on a Dick King-Smith children's novel, I wanted to read the book. Although significant differences exist between the film and the novel, there is no content in either which parents need be concerned about. It is not only a sweet, charming story that children seem to enjoy greatly but is also a worthwhile adventure for readers of all ages as an imaginative explanation for a very well known legend. Review: Cute story - Very simple plot about a family who found an egg of a giant water horse. Once it is hatched, they take care of the water horse until it grows to a good length. This family has good and strong bond through the water horse, and it makes me happy to read through. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #774,449 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #455 in Children's Pet Books (Books) #2,844 in Fantasy for Children #5,680 in Children's Literature (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 585 Reviews | ## Images ![The Water Horse - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71+QvGS5a2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ imaginative story *by W***R on April 22, 2018* Do you know what a “kelpie” is? It is 1930, and eight year old Kirstie and her little brother Angus live with their parents and their grandfather, whom they call Grumble, on the coast of Scotland. One day in March, while their merchant seaman father is away in quiet, tropical waters, there is a great storm, and afterwards, while they are beachcombing, Kirstie finds an egg the size of a cookie tin on the shore. The children take it home and put it in the bathtub to see if it will hatch. It does. And what do you suppose it is? It’s a kelpie, a sea monster, a Water Horse. Eventually Mother, Grumble, and even Father when he returns home all find out about the creature. They decide to call it Crusoe. As it grows, what can they do with it? There is the fish pond, but nearby are enemies such as otters and herons, and the pond freezes in winter. Then there is the small lochan close to their house, but a lot of traffic goes by, and the family is afraid that someone will spot Crusoe, who continues to grow bigger and bigger. Where do you think that he ends up? Dick King-Smith is best known as award-winning author of Babe: The Gallant Pig. We have read and reviewed some of his other books, such as Harry’s Mad, The School Mouse, and Mr. Ape. We watched the 2007 film The Water Horse directed by Jay Russell with screenplay written by Robert Nelson Jacobs, and starring Alex Etel, recently as our family video. It was so intriguing that when I saw that the movie was based on a Dick King-Smith children's novel, I wanted to read the book. Although significant differences exist between the film and the novel, there is no content in either which parents need be concerned about. It is not only a sweet, charming story that children seem to enjoy greatly but is also a worthwhile adventure for readers of all ages as an imaginative explanation for a very well known legend. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Cute story *by M***I on July 3, 2023* Very simple plot about a family who found an egg of a giant water horse. Once it is hatched, they take care of the water horse until it grows to a good length. This family has good and strong bond through the water horse, and it makes me happy to read through. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good story to read with the kids *by J***E on January 5, 2021* I read this story with my kids, it was a fun story. We enjoyed reading it. I think it is a good bedtime story for the family. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Water Horse - Babe: The Gallant Pig - A Mouse Called Wolf --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/226564888-the-water-horse](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/226564888-the-water-horse) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*