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The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up

By Jill Tomlinson

Hilda’s five-mile journey to meet new chicks becomes a surprisingly tricky quest for family.

heart-warming humorous adventurous determined

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Average score: 4.8

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Genres

Animals Adventure Humour

What is The Hen Who Wouldn't Give Up about?

Hilda, a determined speckled hen, is eager to visit her auntie's new chicks. Facing a five-mile journey, she embarks on an adventurous quest to reach the farm, encountering various challenges along the way. This heart-warming tale, filled with gentle humour, showcases Hilda's unwavering spirit and the lengths she'll go to for family.

About the author

Jill Tomlinson was a talented British author who loved writing animal stories for children. Her most famous books include 'The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark' and 'The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home'. Jill’s gentle stories help young readers learn about animals and feelings in a fun and friendly way.

Pages

112 pages

Reading age

Early Chapter Book (6-10)

This edition

2014

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