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One Thousand Paper Cranes

Takayuki Ishii · 1997

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Ten years after the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Sadako Sasaki died as a result of the Atomic Bomb disease. Sadako's determination to fold one thousand paper cranes, symbolizing her hope for peace, and her courageous struggle with her illness inspired her classmates. After her death, they started a national campaign to build the Children's Peace Statue in memory of Sadako and the many other children who were victims of the bombing of Hiroshima

Book details

Year
1997
Language
English
Publisher
Del Laurel-leaf
Editions
8
Pages
97
ISBN
9780440228431

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