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National Velvet

by Enid Bagnold · 1935

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The book that inspired the classic film starring Elizabeth Taylor, National Velvet is a true classic. Alongside Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka it is one of the great horse books for children.

Children'sHistory HorsesTeenage GirlsJuvenile FictionHorse RacingSteeplechasingGrand NationalChildren's FictionHorses, Fiction

About National Velvet

The book that inspired the classic film starring Elizabeth Taylor, National Velvet is a true classic. Alongside Black Beauty and My Friend Flicka it is one of the great horse books for children.

The most famous and loved racing story of all time. National Velvet is a classic tale of dreams, ambition and one girl’s belief in a horse. ‘Velvet’ll sit on a horse like a shadow and breathe her soul into it ... I never seen such a creature on a horse.’

Velvet is mad about horses. When she wins a piebald horse in a raffle, she knows he’s something special. His heart is as big as the five-foot fences he jumps, and he’ll do anything for Velvet. Soon, she and her friend Mi have their sights set on the biggest race in England. But can a girl win the Grand National?

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National Velvet — frequently asked

Is National Velvet on Spotify?
We haven't confirmed National Velvet on Spotify's audiobook catalog yet. Spotify audiobooks are included with Premium (up to a monthly listening limit) in supported markets.
Is National Velvet on Apple Books?
Yes — National Velvet is available as an audiobook on Apple Books.
Who wrote National Velvet?
National Velvet is by Enid Bagnold.
Where can I buy the National Velvet audiobook?
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