The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly: A Novel [Paperback]

The KoreanCharlotte'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 Flyis 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 asAnimal FarmandCharlotte’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.Los Angeles Timesbestseller
New Atlantic Indie bestseller
Mountains and Plains Indie bestseller
Southern California Indie bestseller

“A very special little book. I absolutely loved it, and I find myself still thinking about Sprout. She embodies all the best characteristics of deep-hearted mother-love: loyalty, sacrifice, and courage.” —Lisa See, author of theNew York TimesbestsellersSnow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love,andShanghai Girls
 
“Sometimes the simplest character, expressed in the sparest prose, embarks upon life’s most heroic journey. Meet Sprout, a plucky hen whose modest dream to hatch a single egg will take her down a path that leads to her true place in the natural world. Heals!