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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (Puffin Modern Classics) Paperback – April 12, 2004

by Eleanor Coerr (Author), Ronald Himler (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,896 ratings
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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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    7 - 10 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    80 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    3 - 7
  5. Lexile measure
    690L
  6. Dimensions
    7.01 x 4.96 x 0.21 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    April 12, 2004
  9. ISBN-10
    0142401137
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0142401132
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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."

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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.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Puffin Modern Classics edition (April 12, 2004)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0142401137
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0142401132
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 10 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 690L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 - 7
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.11 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.01 x 4.96 x 0.21 inches
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The size is right for kids to read comfortably. Easy reading. My 9 year old read it in two days, I wanted something to last a little longer.. but he felt empathetic and moved by the story and it is always good to learn history through the experience of kids like him. He also liked the illustrations.
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Jen H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Book
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023
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I read this when I was in 5th grade, and we made 1,000 paper cranes to give to a classmate whose dad was battling cancer. This is a great book, and I love that it's a true story. This book is a favorite from when I was younger. I'm so glad I got to pass this book on to a friend's kid who was interested in WWII and the bombing in Japan.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Book for older kids!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024
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This is my 11 year olds favorite book. Has a great life lesson. He originally read in 4th grade for school. Would highly recommend this to your older kids.
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Jean
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully written.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2023
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The book came on time and in great condition. I hope to share a little history with my granddaughter. Thank you.
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Virtuone
5.0 out of 5 stars Dang that was sad.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2023
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Boy that was overall just so sad but so beautiful and if I was more open to I would be crying. Very good book would recommend.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Engaged 9 year old boy
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2024
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4 stars because it engaged 9 year old boy who’d rather play video games. The story is deeply engaging, while the sentence structure and flow of the writing is somewhat repetative.
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Nanfran
5.0 out of 5 stars A student request.
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2024
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A pupil asked me if I would get this for her which I did,so unfortunately know nothing about the book.Although she told me the story which seemed interesting.
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Elisabeth Knopf
5.0 out of 5 stars A book everyone should read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
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I read this book as a child and it always stuck with me. Now I bought it for my kids to read
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Rebecca
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing !<3
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2023
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Lowkey made me cry tho (very sad), but I loved everything about it! It was amazing to read and it made me cry a lot. :(
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Alison
5.0 out of 5 stars Libro Sadako
Reviewed in Spain on September 18, 2023
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Excelente compra, excelente libro, me encanto. Los que están estudiando inglés les puede venir genial
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Antje Schumann
5.0 out of 5 stars Sehr schöne, herzerwichende Geschichte
Reviewed in Germany on August 4, 2023
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Einfach nur ein Klassiker.
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Deissy Agüero
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!
Reviewed in Mexico on June 27, 2020
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Hoy por fin llegó el libro después de más de 1 mes de retraso en paquetería y he de decir, viene un poquito maltrato de las esquinas ya que lo enviaron en un sobre con plástico burbujas de aire y claro del largo viaje que tuvo, pero para mí eso no importa en lo absoluto pues el interior está en buenas condiciones le textura del papel de las hojas y los gráficos súper bien terminandos, lo encuentro INCREÍBLE!!! Tal cuál lo recuerdo de mi infancia. Sin pensarlo lo volvería a comprar. El vendedor siempre amable y atento. ALTAMENTE RECOMENDABLE!
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Deissy Agüero
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente!
Reviewed in Mexico on June 27, 2020
Hoy por fin llegó el libro después de más de 1 mes de retraso en paquetería y he de decir, viene un poquito maltrato de las esquinas ya que lo enviaron en un sobre con plástico burbujas de aire y claro del largo viaje que tuvo, pero para mí eso no importa en lo absoluto pues el interior está en buenas condiciones le textura del papel de las hojas y los gráficos súper bien terminandos, lo encuentro INCREÍBLE!!! Tal cuál lo recuerdo de mi infancia. Sin pensarlo lo volvería a comprar. El vendedor siempre amable y atento. ALTAMENTE RECOMENDABLE!
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Yu Lydus
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but sad.
Reviewed in India on September 11, 2018
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Maybe one of the most beautiful, short, simple book you will ever come across. "He prayed that his family will be protected from the atom BOMB DISEASE CALLED LUKEMIA", BUT Sadako chan?
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Yu Lydus
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful but sad.
Reviewed in India on September 11, 2018
Maybe one of the most beautiful, short, simple book you will ever come across. "He prayed that his family will be protected from the atom BOMB DISEASE CALLED LUKEMIA", BUT Sadako chan?
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Nadine
5.0 out of 5 stars Sad, but a Classic
Reviewed in Australia on August 6, 2023
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Classic story, great book for lower readers - maybe grade 4/5/6.
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