Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes By Eleanor Coerr

Fiction, Historical, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Feb 04, 2024

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes By Eleanor Coerr free pdf download. Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes is a historical novel for children. Published in 1977, it presents a fictionalized account of the life of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl residing in Hiroshima during the atomic bombing.

When Sadako is diagnosed with leukemia, referred to as the “atom bomb disease”, she remembers an old Japanese legend. According to the legend, if a sick person folds a thousand paper cranes, the gods will grant their wish and restore their health. Motivated by this tale, Sadako embarks on the task of folding paper cranes. The book is a tribute to Sadako’s remarkable bravery, which has made her a symbol of courage in Japan.