National Velvet by Enid Bagnold is a classic novel about a determined 14-year-old girl, Velvet Brown, who dreams of competing in the Grand National, one of the toughest horse races in England. When she wins a spirited horse named The Pie in a raffle, Velvet, with the help of her friend Mi Taylor, secretly trains him for the race. Despite societal expectations and many obstacles, she disguises herself as a male jockey and rides The Pie to victory. A timeless story of ambition, perseverance, and the deep bond between a girl and her horse, National Velvet remains an inspiring tale for horse lovers of all ages.
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