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.įeaturing 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.
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.Īn 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. She craves to be free, and above all, she craves to lay an egg which she could hatch.This is the story of a hen named Sprout. The hen names herself Sprout as a mark of defiance against the life that has been thrust upon her. However, unlike the other hens sharing her predicament, what stands out about Sprout is her unique sense of individuality. Sprout is kept locked up in a cage in the farm, and all the eggs she lays are taken away from her. The story of the novel revolves around the life of Sprout, the hen who has been kept in a farm, and is a genetically modified bird used only for laying eggs. The book was translated into a number of languages, and Penguin Books published the first English language edition for this beautiful novel.The book has been translated into English by Chi-Young Kim, and the illustrations in the book have been done by Nomoco, who is a famous Japanese illustrator based in London. The book went on to become a bestseller, and was adapted into a graphic novel, a musical as well as an animated movie. "The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly" is a novel which was first written in 2000. She has written books for children as well as adults, and has also won numerous accolades for her prolific writing. She has written over 40 books which cover a variety of genres and themes. Sun-Mi Hwang is writer based in South Korea.
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