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Sadako And The Thousand Paper Cranes (Paperback)
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Sadako's story is a powerful and heartbreaking account of the effects of war upon innocent people. It is a story of courage and hope, told through the eyes of a young girl. It is suitable for both children and adults, and is a great resource for cultural education.
"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 …
"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." --BCCB
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Sadako's story is a powerful and heartbreaking account of the effects of war upon innocent people. It is a story of courage and hope, told through the eyes of a young girl. It is suitable for both children and adults, and is a great resource for cultural education.
Pros
- Powerful and heartfelt story
- Engaging for young audiences
- Addresses important issues
- Emotionally impactful
- Relatable for survivors
Cons
- May be too short for younger kids
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"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." --BCCB
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Specifications
| ISBN | 0142401137 |
| Dimensions | 7.06 X 5.18 X 0.22 Inches |
| Publication Date | April, 2004 |
| Language | English |
| Format | Paperback |
| Age Range | 8 - 11 Years |
| Pages | 80 |
| Publisher | Penguin Young Readers Group |
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