Granny National
Granny National
paperback
Published:
19 March, 2026
Description
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Discover the wildly fun horse-riding story for kids aged 8-10, written by the Grand National-winning Irish jockey
'A rollicking read' Róisín Ingle, Irish Times
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Rachael has had the best, most amazing, incredible idea! She’s determined to make her Granny’s lifelong dream of becoming a jockey come true … what could possibly go wrong?
Easter holidays on the farm with Granny and Grandad are always great fun for Rachael, her cousin, Tom, and bestie Frankie. But this year, things are different – Rachael’s cousin David is visiting from New York! What will he be like? Will he like the farm, the ponies Bubbles and G-Pip, or will he ruin all the fun?
When Rachael's brilliant idea strikes, the gang must come together for Operation Granny National. They set out to help Granny live her dream of becoming a jockey. But will they pull it off? And what happens when everyone finds out what they’ve done? There’s bound to be BIG trouble ahead!
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780241998977 |
| ISBN10 | 0241998972 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 224 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 197 x 22 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
A rollicking read … poignant -- Róisín Ingle * Irish Times *
GoodReads Reviews
Author's Bio
Rachael Blackmore MBE is an Irish jockey who competes in National Hunt and flat racing. In 2021, she became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in the 182-year history of the race.