Sadako
Published: 1997
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"Sadako" by Eleanor Coerr tells the poignant story of a young girl named Sadako Sasaki, who becomes a victim of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Years after the explosion, she learns she has leukemia and is determined to fold a thousand origami cranes, believing this act will grant her wish for health and peace. As she struggles with her illness, Sadako’s journey symbolizes hope, perseverance, and the impact of war on children. The story emphasizes themes of friendship, resilience, and the desire for a world free from nuclear destruction, ultimately becoming a touching reminder of the fragility of life. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book has been graded for interest at 6-9 years.
This book was published in 1997 by Perfection Learning .
Barbara DaCosta's first collaboration with Ed Young, Nighttime Ninja , won the Children's Choice Award. She makes her home in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eleanor Coerr is the author of many books for young readers, including The Big Baloon Race, a Reading Rainbow book, Chang's Paper Pony, and The Josefina Story Quilt, a Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies. Carolyn Croll is the distinguished illustrator of many books for children, including the I Can Read Books The Big balloon race by Eleanor Coerr and Clara and the Bookwagon by Nancy Smiler Levinson. She lives in Philadelphia, PA.