2.5 stars, rounded up mainly just because the idea of a baby Loch Ness monster is so cute. Where do I get one? 
 I have vague memories of seeing the movie for this years ago, but I remember so little that it could have just been the trailer. Anyway, I knew the basic concept - child finds egg, egg hatches, creature emerges, fun ensues. I hate to say it, but despite that premise, I found a lot of the book boring. I know this is meant for rather young children, but even so, I didn't think the plot would be that predictable. The most original thing was that there were sections from the point of view of the water horse himself, which was admittedly interesting and unique.