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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes - (Puffin Modern Classics) by Eleanor Coerr (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable.
- 8-12 Years
- 7.06" x 5.18" Paperback
- 80 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Puffin Modern Classics
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About the Book
Based on a true story, young Sadako faces the battle of her life when she is diagnosed with "atomic bomb disease" (leukemia). She turns to her native Japanese beliefs and makes one thousand paper cranes so the gods will grant her wish to be well.Book Synopsis
"An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable." --Booklist, starred review The star of her school's running team, Sadako is lively and athletic...until the dizzy spells start. Then she must face the hardest race of her life--the race against time. Based on a true story, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes celebrates the courage that makes one young woman a heroine in Japan. "[The] story speaks directly to young readers of the tragedy of Sadako's death and, in its simplicity, makes a universal statement for 'peace in the world." --The Horn Book "The story is told tenderly but with neither a morbid nor a sentimental tone: it is direct and touching." --BCCBReview Quotes
An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable. ("Booklist", starred review)
"An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable."
About the Author
Eleanor Coerr (1922-2010) is the author of many books for young readers, including Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes and Mieko and the Fifth Treasure.Dimensions (Overall): 7.06 Inches (H) x 5.18 Inches (W) x .22 Inches (D)
Weight: .17 Pounds
Suggested Age: 8-12 Years
Number of Pages: 80
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Series Title: Puffin Modern Classics
Publisher: Puffin Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Eleanor Coerr
Language: English
Street Date: April 12, 2004
TCIN: 11483636
UPC: 9780142401132
Item Number (DPCI): 248-04-8088
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship dimensions: 0.22 inches length x 5.18 inches width x 7.06 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 0.17 pounds
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AllysonB - 3 years ago
This is such a beautiful, heartfelt story. A tragic story told through the eyes of a child. Poignant and sweet, yet heartbreaking at certain moments. I loved it as a kid and still love it as an adult. Great for middle school age and up. May be too much for younger kids. Parental discretion advised.