A heart-warming story about a hen with as much pluck as she has cluck from the author of The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark. Hilda is a small, speckled hen. And when Hilda makes up her mind, nothing can stop her. Hildas auntie has just had a family of chicks, and shes determined to visit them. But how is Hilda going to travel the five miles to her aunties farm? Filled with gentle humour and comfort, Jill Tomlinsons animal stories have been enjoyed by children who want to snuggle down with a good read for decades. Perfect for kids aged 5+ who love Julia Donaldson, and Dick King Smiths The Sheep Pig. This edition is beautifully illustrated by Paul Howard. Have you enjoyed all of Jills animal stories? The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark The Cat Who Wanted to Go Home The Gorilla Who Wanted to Grow Up The Hen Who Wouldnt Give Up The Otter Who Wanted to Know The Penguin Who Wanted to Find Out Jill Tomlinson never intended to be a writer. She trained as an opera singer, and then decided to have a family whilst her voice matured. But illness intervened, and she had to find another outlet for her energies. She started on a journalism course, and by the third lesson decided she wanted to write for children. So she did! Jill Tomlinsons animal stories are much-loved and have been best-selling childrens books for nearly four decades.