Sadako & the Thousand Paper Cranes

Sadako & the Thousand Paper Cranes

by Eleanor Coerr

1987

This poignant story, inspired by a true account, follows Sadako, a vibrant young girl in post-war Hiroshima whose world is upended by illness. Facing a grave diagnosis, she finds hope in an ancient Japanese legend: folding one thousand paper cranes can grant a wish. Readers will be moved by Sadako's quiet strength and her enduring message of peace, making this a deeply affecting read for young people.

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