The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly
The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly
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The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

Written by Sun-mi Hwang & illustrated by Nomoco
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18 - 99
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134
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Nov 26, 2013
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The 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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780143123200
    Publication Date
    November 26, 2013
    Publisher
    Penguin Books
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 2000
    Page Count
    134
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    18 - 99+ years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2013028089

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