The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Sun-mi Hwang

But she became an outcast because she lived in the coop and after she took the responsibility to raise her friend's Baby who was a duck, she became even more of an outcast. She escaped from the coop in hopes of living with the other barn animals. The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly is a story about a hen named Sprout who dreams of laying her own eggs. At such a young age, Marjane stepped into the history of her ancient country. Her family was modern but she was 'born in religion,' she even believed to be a prophet and wrote her own 'holy book' although all the previous prophets were men. Being imposed such rules at a young girl must've been very conflicting for Marjane.

The girls at Marjane's song did not like the veil, neither did Marjane or her mother, who participated in a demonstration against the veil. Women and girls were forced to wear a veil, especially in school.

Marjane attended a French co-educational and non-religious school, but western influences became outlawed. Under the Islamic Republic, many oppressive and religious rules had been put in place. This takes place right after the 1979 Iran Revolution and the downfall of the American-backed dictator called the Shah dictator. Persepolis is the story of young Marjane Satrapi who finds herself in the midst of violence and rebellion from the Islamic Republic in Iran. 'This entertaining and plaintive tale is South Korea's Charlotte's Web for youth and adults alike.' - Krys Lee, author of Drifting House 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.' - Adam Johnson, author of the Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times bestseller The Orphan Master's Son 'Sometimes the simplest character, expressed in the sparest prose, embarks upon life's most heroic journey. I absolutely loved it, and I find myself still thinking about Sprout.' - Lisa See, author of the New York Times bestsellers Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, and Shanghai Girls 'Recalling Jonathan Livingston Seagull (1970), this slim but powerful tale will resonate with readers of all ages, who can take it at face value or delve deeper into its meditations on living courageously and facing mortality.' - Booklist 'A subtle morality tale that will appeal to readers of all ages.' - Kirkus Spare but evocative line drawings by the Japanese artist Nomoco add to the subtle charm of this slim volume.' - Publishers Weekly 'The book explores the joys of parenthood and the sacrifices required to nurture the next generation, the healing bonds of friendship, and the tug-of-war between nature and nurture.

The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly by Sun-mi Hwang