num_pages: 272
description: The timeless story of spirited Velvet Brown and her beloved horse has thrilled generations of readers. And now the republication of this classic story in a fresh, up-to-date package will charm confirmed fans while captivating new ones. Fourteen-year-old Velvet is determined to turn her untamed horse into a champion and personally ride him to victory in the world's greatest steeplechase, the Grand National.
language: English
title: National Velvet
titlecomplete: National Velvet
genres: Fiction, Historical, Animals, Horses, Juvenile, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Classics, Childrens, Historical Fiction
ratings_count: 25583
publisher: HarperCollins