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, an international bestselling author.

The Dog Who Dared to Dream

Celebrated bestselling author Sun-mi Hwang is back with a heartwarming new novel about renewal and friendship. This is the story of a man named Kang Dae-su. His whole life is a miracle, rising from poverty to running a successful construction company. In his twilight years, Kang is diagnosed with a brain tumour. He returns to his childhood home of Cherry Hill. He acquires a crumbling old house in which to retreat from the world, yet the residents of the town have other plans. They seem hell-bent on intruding on Kang's private property. But who does the house, and Cherry Hill, really belong to? Is it owned by the construction company who is trying to rejuvenate the neighbourhood? Or does it belong to the residents who have used the land to play, think, walk, love and explore for generations? And how is the bitter and despondent Kang's childhood tied to this magical place? Miracle on Cherry Hill is a redemptive story of a damaged man regaining his trust in humanity. It explores the fragility of nature and human lives and is much-loved classic in South Korea. Includes beautiful illustrations inside. Praise for The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly: 'I was completely sucked into this story . . . bursting with originality . . . an instant classic' Guardian 'Bewitching . . . will make grown men and women cry' Independent

Miracle on Cherry Hill

الدجاجة التي حلمت بالطيران

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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The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

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.

Das Huhn, das vom Fliegen träumte

Okuyacağınız bu modern klasik, Filiz adındaki tavuğun öyküsüdür. Filiz artık emir üzerine yumurtlamak ve tüm yumurtalarının pazara satılmaya götürülmesini izlemek istemez. Her Sabah çiftliğin kapısından geleceğine göz atar, özgürce dolaşan hayvanları izler ve vahşi doğaya kaçarak kendisi için bir yumurta yumurtlamanın hayalini kurar.
Özgürlüğü, bireyselliği ve anneliği temel alarak çiftliğin geleneklere sarılı dünyasına başkaldıran, yürekli ve ilham sahibi bir dişi kahramanın hikayesini anlatan Uçabileceğini Hayal Eden Tavuk, aynı zamanda evrensel yankının romanıdır ve dünya çapında milyonlarca okura ulaşmıştır. Tavuk, ördek, horoz, köpek, gelincik gibi hayvan karakterleriyle, Hayvan Çiftliği ve Charlotte'nin Ağı gibi İngiliz klasiklerini akla getirir. Sun-mi Hwang'ın günümüz için kaleme aldığı bu fabl, dünya edebiyatı içinde yerini almış unutulmaz bir karakterin yolculuğunu anlatır.

Uçabileceğini Hayal Eden Tavuk

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The Hen Who Dreamed she Could Fly

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Het huis met de kersenbloesem van Sun-mi Hwang is een Koreaanse bestseller over in het reine komen met je verleden om verder te kunnen met je leven. Hoe oud je ook bent. Het huis met de kersenbloesem van Sun-mi Hwang vertelt het verhaal van Dae-su Kang. Nadat zijn vader verongelukt is, groeit hij op als wees. Tegen het einde van zijn leven keert hij terug naar zijn geboortestad als eigenaar van een succesvol bedrijf. Alles is veranderd, maar het inmiddels vervallen huis van zijn jeugd staat er nog. Hij had de grond ooit gekocht en een groot hek om het perceel heen gezet. Maar niemand trekt zich daar iets van aan: de plek wordt door verschillende bewoners gebruikt om te spelen, kippen te houden en groenten te verbouwen. Kang leert ondanks zijn hoge leeftijd een wijze les. Want wat heb je aan bezit als je er nooit van geniet? Het huis met de kersenbloesem van Sun-mi Hwang gaat over in het reine komen met je verleden om verder te kunnen met je leven. Hoe oud je ook bent. Voor de fans van Een man die Ove heet en Reisverslag van een kat.

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