About the book
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Shortlisted for Children's Book of The Year, Irish Book Awards 2025
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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!
Editions of Granny National
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781844886456
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780241998977
- EBook
- ISBN 9781844886463
Read an Excerpt
THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER
Shortlisted for Children's Book of The Year, Irish Book Awards 2025
Shortlisted for Children's Sport Book of The Year, Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2026
'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!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Granny National about?
THE NO. 1 BESTSELLER
Shortlisted for Children's Book of The Year, Irish Book Awards 2025
Shortlisted for Children's Sport Book of The Year, Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2026
'A rollicking read' Róisín Ingle, Irish Times
---
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!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Granny National?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories
Where can I read a sample of Granny National?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781844886456
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Granny National?
Rachael Blackmore
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Granny National is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781844886456) and paperback(ISBN 9780241998977) and ebook(ISBN 9781844886463)
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