"National Velvet" is a novel written by Enid Bagnold in 1935. The story follows a young girl named Velvet Brown, who dreams of becoming a champion horse rider. After winning a horse named The Pie in a raffle, she trains him to compete in the prestigious Grand National steeplechase. The book explores themes of ambition, determination, and the bond between humans and animals. It has been adapted into several films, with the most famous version released in 1944, starring Elizabeth Taylor as Velvet. The story remains a beloved classic in children's literature.