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Title	:	The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly
Author	:	Sun-mi Hwang
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	Deluxe Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 134 pages
Published	:	November 26th 2013 by Penguin Books (first published 2000)
Categories	:	Fiction. Fantasy. Animals

The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

Sun-mi Hwang

Paperback | Pages: 134 pages

Rating: 3.97 | 10856 Users | 1985 Reviews

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A Korean Charlotte's Web More than 2 million copies sold   This is the story of a hen named Sprout. No longer content to lay eggs on command, only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors, where the other animals roam free, and comes up with a plan to escape into the wild—and to hatch an egg of her own. An anthem for freedom, individuality and motherhood featuring a plucky, spirited heroine who rebels against the tradition-bound world of the barnyard, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly is a novel of universal resonance that also opens a window on Korea, where it has captivated millions of readers. And with its array of animal characters—the hen, the duck, the rooster, the dog, the weasel—it calls to mind such classics in English as Animal Farm and Charlotte’s Web. Featuring specially-commissioned illustrations, this first English-language edition of Sun-mi Hwang’s fable for our times beautifully captures the journey of an unforgettable character in world literature.

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Original Title:	마당을 나온 암탉
ISBN:	0143123203 (ISBN13: 9780143123200)
Edition Language:	English

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Ratings: 3.97 From 10856 Users | 1985 Reviews

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A hen looks out from her coop, where her eggs are taken from her every day against her will, and admires the beauty of an acacia tree. It's from this acacia tree she takes her name--Sprout--and eventually her courage leads her away from her coop and into the dangers of outside. The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly is a fable about pursing your dreams despite hardship, to dream no matter what. It's simple and lovely, as are the illustrations. While I typically am not one for fables, this one has a

Sprout, the hen that wishes to raise its own egg for a change, is a champion for freedom, dreams and hopes. She chooses the name "Sprout" for herself because it represents growth, change and the tiny spark that grows a huge tree. She is incessantly hopeful about raising her own chick someday. She dreams of going outside the coop and the cage and live freely under the acacia tree. Through Sprout the author explores the everyday struggles that many of us face. Be it loneliness, alienation among

'The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly' by Sun-Mi Hwang was highly recommended to me by two of my friends. I borrowed it from one of them and read it in one breath today. Sprout is a hen who lives in a farm. She is reared for the eggs she lays. Her dream is to get out of the enclosure she is in, go and walk around the yard outside, lay eggs and watch chicks hatch out of them, and bring up her little ones. But the humans who keep her, take away her eggs, as soon as she lays them. One day she stops

I was a very lucky goodreads first reads winner of this sweet book. "The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly" by Sun-Mi Hwang. This book is from Korea and has sold over two million copies. It is getting ready to come to other countries. I can see why this sold so many copies. it is a very sweet story about a hen named Sprout. she lived on a farm and was used to lay eggs. After laying her last egg forthe farmers she was doomed to be sent off to her death. she survives and manages to escape. her only

Rating: 3* of fiveThe Publisher Says: This is the story of a hen named Sprout. No longer content to lay eggs on command, only to have them carted off to the market, she glimpses her future every morning through the barn doors, where the other animals roam free, and comes up with a plan to escape into the wildand to hatch an egg of her own.An anthem for freedom, individuality and motherhood featuring a plucky, spirited heroine who rebels against the tradition-bound world of the barnyard, The Hen

This is a much beloved story from South Korea about an egg-laying hen named Sprout. Sprout dreams of nothing more than to roam free and be able to hatch an egg and care for a chick of her own. This allegory is often compared to Charlotte's Web. With a cast of memorable talking animals and themes including friendship, longing, unconditional love, and self-sacrifice, this delightful tale is worth the hour or two invested.