Books by Sun-mi Hwang

The third novel from the celebrated author of the two million-copy number one international bestseller THE HEN WHO DREAMED SHE COULD FLY. For fans of A Man Called Ove and My Grandmother Sends Her Regards and Apologies by Fredrick Backman.

A TOP TEN INDIE PUBLISHERS' FICTION BESTSELLER FOR 2014 AN INDEPENDENT BOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 PICK A WATERSTONES BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR 2014 PICK A BOOKSELLER BOOK OF THE YEAR 2014 PICK 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 individuality and motherhood, The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly has captivated millions of readers in Korea. Now the novel is making its way around the world, where it has the potential to inspire generations of readers the way Jonathan Livingston Seagull or The Alchemist have. And with Nomoco's evocative illustrations throughout, this first English-language edition beautifully captures the journey of an unforgettable character in world literature.

Hønen der drømte hun kunne flyve Gennem en sprække i hønsehusets dør observerer Spire livet blandt dyrene på gårdspladsen. Indespærret i sit snævre bur fantaserer hun om den dag, hvor hun også selv kan færdes frit og udruge sin egen kylling. Med hjælp fra den vilde gråand Strejfer undgår Spire mirakuløst sin skæbne, da hun som udtjent læggehøne kastes i Dødens Hul. Men tilværelsen derude er fyldt med uforudsete trængsler. Spire må kæmpe for at blive accepteret af de andre dyr og finde sin føde i naturen – og ikke mindst skal hun altid være på forkant med den lurende, sultne væsel. Den energiske og viljestærke høne giver dog ikke op ­­– og alt forandres, da hun får opfyldt sit hedeste ønske: at udruge et æg og blive mor! Sun-mi Hwangs gennembrudsroman er en moderne fabel, der sammenlignes med G. Orwells Kammerat Napoleon og R. Bachs Jonathan Livingstone Havmåge. En klassiker og bestseller fra Sun-mi Hwangs hjemland, Sydkorea. Emneord: Kærlighed. Moderskab. Sociale relationer. Fremmedangst. Fordomme. Venskab. Dyrerettigheder. Speciesisme.

FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR SUN-MI HWANG This is the story of a dog named Scraggly. Born an outsider because of her distinctive appearance, she spends most of her days in the sun-filled yard of her owner's house. Scraggly has dreams and aspirations just like the rest of us. But each winter, dark clouds descend and Scraggly is faced with challenges that she must overcome. Through the clouds and even beyond the gates of her owner's yard lies the possibility of friendship, motherhood and happiness - they are for the taking if Scraggly can just hold on to them, bring them home and build the life she so desperately desires. The Dog Who Dared to Dream is a wise tale of the relationship between dog and man, as well as a celebration of a life lived with courage. Translated into English for the first time, it is a classic from Sun-mi Hwang, the international bestselling author.