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“The book is one that horse lovers of all ages can not fail to enjoy.” — The New York Times
“Humorous, charming, National Velvet is just a little masterpiece.” — Time
“Put in your not-to-be-missed list.” — The New Yorker
A butcher’s daughter in a small Sussex town ends her nightly prayers with “Oh, God, give me horses, give me horses! Let me be the most productive rider in England!” The answer to 14-year-old Velvet Brown’s plea materializes within the type of an unwanted piebald, raffled off in a village lottery, who turns out to be adept at jumping fences — exactly this type of horse that could win the world’s most famous steeplechase, the Grand National.
Richly atmospheric of rural life in England between the World Wars, National Velvet has enchanted generations of readers since its 1935 debut. The heroine’s grit and determination, backed by the beef up of her eccentric and loving circle of relatives, offer an inspiring example of the struggles and rewards of following a dream.
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