The Hen Who Dreamed She Could Fly

The story is exactly what you would imagine from the title. The main character, a hen who names herself Sprout, begins to question her purpose. However, unbeknownst to herself, she is becoming too old to lay eggs, and her days are numbered. The writing is simple and draws the reader in to the point where they care deeply about what happens to this plucky hen. Without giving away too much of the plot, it is touching, heartfelt, and beautiful.