Webb, holly the water horse orchard, 2015, pp256, 6. An enchanting tale of magic, friendship and adventure for readers aged 9 and up from bestselling author, holly webb. As princess of venice, all olivia knows is a life of privilege and wealth. In this lesson, you will learn about webbs early life, how she became a writer, and some of her popular works. Olivia isnt just an ordinary girl, she is the daughter of the duke of venice. Book 1 by holly webb part of the a magical venice story series. Holly webb has written over 100 books, including the animal stories, my naughty little puppy and maisie hitchins series for stripes publishing.
Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Orchard books has acquired a new middlegrade series from holly webb based in venice and featuring a dukes daughter and a talking magical water horse. The water horse, the mermaids sister, the maskmaskers daughter, and the girl of glass. At 120 pages, the water horse makes for a fine introductory level chapter book to share and read aloud. The magical venice books are all share the same beautiful setting, but can be read as standalone stories. An enchanting tale of magic, friendship and adventure for readers aged 9 and up. Olivia, a princess of venice, must try to save her city from rising waters with the help of an ancient and magical water horse. But olivia meets a water horse in the middle of the night and talks to him about the waters and her father. I liked this book because it is a funny book because she thinks the horse mane is. The water horse, magical venice story by holly webb. Holly webb born 1976 in london is a british childrens writer.
Holly webb as princess of venice, all olivia knows is a life of privilege and wealth. The seaside puppy holly webb animal stories book 33 by holly webb and sophy williams. Shes still enchanted with her uncles magical pet shop and loves chatting with all of. If you like hippy alchemists, werewolf mobsters, and magical murder mysteries, then youll love this lighthearted third entry in lily webbs spellbinding series. The water horse ebook by holly webb 9781408327630 rakuten. Holly webb is the author of dog magic, cat magic, and lost in the snow. Three heartwarming kitten stories to treasure in one book, from bestselling author holly webb.
The water horse magical venice story by holly webb. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The way the author describes the water horses and what they are doing really puts a clear image in your head of what they look like and what it must feel like to ride on them. The water horse is a lovely book about an 8yearold girl called olivia. But mia harbors a secret hatred of olivia her brother and mother were banished by the princess years before, and mia has never forgiven her. Holly webb books list of books by author holly webb. This book was a bit hard to understand but it was still very interesting. Olivia isnt just an ordinary girl, she is the daughter of the duke of. Desperate for help, and for a friend, olivia discovers something incredible. Buy covens and coffins to continue solving the mysteries of moon grove today. The water horse book douglas county libraries bibliocommons. Holly webb lives in reading with her husband, three children, and three demanding cats.
See all books authored by holly webb, including lost in the snow, and sky the unwanted kitten, and more on. In the canals of venice, hides a beautiful secret as princess of venice, all olivia knows is a life of privilege and wealth. Booktopia has the water horse, magical venice story by holly webb. The mermaids sister mia is cousin to olivia, the duchess of venice. The water horse by holly webb, 9781408327623, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. She now writes fulltime, and is known for her wonderful writing filled with animals, magic and adventure. The water horse magical venice story by holly webb paperback. But when the waters start to rise, flooding the streets and causing chaos, she realizes only her magic can prevent disaster befalling the city. The water horse by holly webb from waterstones today. It is a really good book and i would definitely reccomend. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. So when the waters start to rise, she knows only her magic can prevent disaster befalling the city.
Discount prices on books by holly webb, including titles like frost winter animal stories. Holly webb is a popular childrens book author, but how exactly did she get her start. May 01, 2018 buy the paperback book a magical venice story. Buy a discounted paperback of the water horse online from australias leading online bookstore. Holly webb olivia, a princess of venice, must try to save her city from rising waters with the help of an ancient and magical water horse.
Discover more by holly webb with her rose and lily series also filled with. Childrens eyes will dance at the humorous prose and widen at the developing suspense, and their minds will grow as kingsmiths descriptive language illustrates each turn of events. Alchemy and arson is the third book in the magic and mystery series of witch cozy mysteries. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the water horse. If you like wily witches, paranormal power grabs, and magical murder mysteries, then youll love this lighthearted fifth entry in lily webbs spellbinding series.
T he water horse is a lovely book about an 8yearold girl called olivia. She started writing eleven years ago while working as a childrens books editor. Olivia isnt just an ordinary girl, she is the daughter of the duke of venice, which means she is the princess of venice and next in line to rule the city. She studied classics at newnham college at cambridge university, byzantine and medieval art history at the courtauld institute of art, and then worked as an editor until 2005. She lives with her husband, three sons and three cats in tilehurst, berkshire. Mar 06, 2018 the magical venice books are all share the same beautiful setting, but can be read as standalone stories. But when the waters start to rise, flooding the streets and causing chaos, she realizes only her magic can prevent disaster. Three gorgeous puppy stories to treasure in one book, from bestselling author holly webb. She lives outside reading with her husband jon and her three children, ash, robin and william. Holly webbs puppy tales includes alfie all alone, sam the stolen puppy and max the missing puppy. Read the water horse book 1 by holly webb available from rakuten kobo. The seaside puppy holly webb animal stories book 33 by holly webb and sophy williams sold by.
This is the first in a new series of books in which bestselling author holly webb has taken a new and interesting take on mixing magic, animals and a touch of history. Discover more by holly webb with her rose and lily series also filled with magical adventures. Covens and coffins is the fifth book in the magic and mystery series of witch cozy mysteries. Holly webb page on teachingbooks view the page share. This lovely collection would make a fantastic birthday present for any little girl who loves puppies and any holly webb fan. Book 1 a magical venice story by holly webb sold by. Buy alchemy and arson to continue solving the mysteries of moon grove today. Legend of the deep stylised onscreen as simply the water horse is a 2007 family fantasy drama film directed by jay russell and written by robert nelson jacobs, based on dick kingsmiths childrens novel the water horse. Fantasy worlds awesome adventures of magic and mystery.
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