- Paperback: 79 pages
- Publisher: Putnam Publishing Group,U.S.; Reissue edition (10 Dec 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0698118022
- ISBN-13: 978-0698118027
- Product Dimensions: 20.2 x 12.9 x 0.5 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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- #30 in Books > History > World History > World War II 1939-1945 > Weapons > Atom Bomb
- #84 in Books > Biography > Theatre & Performance Art > Magicians
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Hospitalized with the dreaded atom bomb disease, leukemia, a child in Hiroshima races against time to fold one thousand paper cranes to verify the legend that by doing so a sick person will become healthy.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A book that purports to be a true story should tell the truth. In this version of the story, poor Sadako pops off before finishing a thousand cranes. In reality, she did over 1300 and still died. I think that's a much more moving story and points out there is no panacea for the horror of atomic weapons. You can see some of the cranes in the A-bomb museum in Hiroshima.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Readers from the very young to the very old will be moved by Sakako's battle with leukemia. Her story reminds us of why we must work towards peace. It is a story of hope.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I think that this story was a wonderful story. I first read it when I was younger, and I really enjoyed it. Sadako has such spirit and life in the story, and her determination to live is very courageous. It made me cry at the end, but I would read it again any time!! I recommend this book to anyone, whether you are looking for a good tearjerker, or just another good book to add to your collection! Please, take the time to read this one! It is well worth it!
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A wonderful book!
This is a wonderful story, bound to bring a tear, although it is also uplifting and inspirational.The book is well written and would suit all ages. Read more
Published 6 months ago by redbee57
Sadako Cranes
Lovely book, very sad as its based on a true story. Had me crying at the end. It all came about after receiving a paper crane from japanese schoolgirl after tsunami donation and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Maz
the most greatest book I ever read!!!
Its a tearful but enjoyble book!It has a wounderful beggining,middle,and end. It tells factual things like about the atom bomb and how it hit Heroshima in world war two and the... Read more
Published on 8 Jun 1999
This is the saddest book I've ever read.
The story made me think about life and illness and my family. This was a true story.
Published on 3 May 1999
Sad and Inspiring
Everyone in your family will love it. It is a good book to read to your family. They are telling you a story about a girls point of view. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 1999
This is my favorite book!
When I was little, in second grade, I read this book and cried. I loved it so much that I borrowed it from the elementary school library every year and cried. Read more
Published on 22 Nov 1998
I liked the dark colors in the cover of the book.
My poem Kenji, or part of it:
But gradually, the atom bomb took away Sadoko's energy.
Published on 2 Jun 1998
I liked the book because it was a true story.
KENJI Everyone saved paper for sadako's good luck cranes. Nurse Yasunaga even gave sadako the wrapping's from packages of medicine.
Published on 2 Jun 1998
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