The Water Horse: Book 1
Holly Webb
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Animal Tales - bundles of fur, fluff and fun
Average rating
An enchanting tale of magic, friendship and adventure for readers aged 9 and up – from bestselling author, Holly Webb.
Olivia is the princess of Venice. So when the waters start to rise, she knows only her magic can prevent disaster befalling the city.
Desperate for help, and for a friend, Olivia discovers something incredible: a water horse, hidden in the canals of the city. Invisible to most, Lucian knows the deepest secrets of the sea – secrets that could hold the key to saving the city. But can their friendship overcome those plotting against Olivia, and against Venice itself?
The Magical Venice books are all share the same beautiful setting, but can be read as standalone stories. The series includes: The Water Horse, The Mermaid’s Sister, The Maskmasker’s Daughter, and The Girl of Glass.
Discover more by Holly Webb with her Rose and Lily series – also filled with magical adventures.
Reviews
I loved this book because it was so dramatic and my favourite character is Olivia the princess because she is such a dare devil. It was a fictional book which I would recommend to anyone who loves historical drama books
Principal Majorca Peninsula 14.08.2025
I enjoyed this book because it had magic and there was Waterhouses to protect there kingdom. It had lots of things going on and there were lots of floods.l would recommend it to people.
Professor Aphrodite Lavalamp 14.08.2023
I LOVE this book It is an adventure book whenever you read it
Judge Phoenix Sunshine 24.07.2023
Star Reviewer
A magical book in Venice.
Countess Harmonica Remmington 22.07.2022
I loved loved loved this book! The Water horse is a beautiful creature and the setting is brilliant. It was a good plot.it is a thumbs up from me! Olivia is a strong princess and I love her.
Princess Aspidistra Bookmark 28.09.2021
It’s about a girl who lives in a castle in Venice and meets horses made of water!!!
Empress Amazonia Bluebird 04.09.2021
I really liked this caring story
Viscountess June Volcano 04.09.2021
It was really fantastic, there were lots of plot twists. I would definitely recommend this book.
Queen Sunny Sudoku 16.07.2021
Not as enjoyable as I thought it would be
Anonymous 17.09.2020
my favourite character was Lucian the water horse he is very strong and quite determined
Principal Harmonica Bertrand 06.08.2020
I liked this book because it was magical and gripping. The characters were unique and each had a special role. I love fantasy/mystery books and this book is both. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery, fantasy and cliffhangers. This book is part of a series and I really cannot wait to read the next book!
Anonymous 15.07.2020
I liked this book because it is a funny book because she thinks the horse mane is a bit of seaweed.
Principal Venus Gormenghast 28.09.2019
IT was amazing and a bit sad but it does not make you cry. I recommend it for 9 year old's and over love love
Madam Sapphire Pudding-Basin 20.08.2019
I would reccomend this book to people who like novels and magic . I personally loved this book.
Anonymous 15.08.2019
It is such a good book about fantasy and magic especially when it has a water horse inside and most of the characters use magic
Anonymous 04.08.2018
I enjoyed reading this book because it is adventurous.
Anonymous 09.09.2017
The story was really descriptive, I loved reading it because it was so gripping!
Anonymous 04.09.2017
Really emotional and magical. Holly Webb is amazing!
Anonymous 26.08.2017
At first i was putting it off but when i read it i was engaged
Anonymous 24.08.2017
Olivia is the Princess of Venice. The city is flooding fast and she knows she needs to do something to stop it. Olivia discovers a magical water horse in one of the canals. They soon become friends and together they try to save the city and stop those who want to find the magical horse to use it for bad.
Anonymous 14.08.2017
