Meet Sadako, a vibrant young runner whose life takes an unexpected turn when she falls ill with the 'atom bomb disease.' Inspired by an ancient Japanese legend, she begins a hopeful journey to fold a thousand paper cranes, believing it will grant her wish for health. This moving true story celebrates Sadako's incredible courage and spirit in the face of adversity, making her a symbol of hope.
Eleanor Coerr (born Page; May 29, 1922 – November 22, 2010) was a Canadian-born American writer of children's books, including Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (historical fiction) and many picture books.
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