The Water Horse

Set in 1942 Scotland during WWII, this heartwarming chapter book tells the story of young Angus MacMorrow, who is grappling with the loss of his father. He finds solace and adventure when he discovers a mysterious egg that hatches into a unique sea creature he names Crusoe. As Crusoe grows, Angus forms an unbreakable bond with him, but keeping such a large and unusual pet a secret proves challenging, especially with soldiers stationed nearby. The story explores themes of grief, friendship, courage, and the wonder of the natural world, as Angus learns to protect his extraordinary friend and eventually let him go.

In 1930, on the coast of Scotland, eight-year-old Kirstie finds a large egg which hatches into an unusual sea creature, and as he grows her family must decide what to do with him.