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Sadako Paperback – Picture Book, September 22, 1997

by Eleanor Coerr (Author), Ed Young (Illustrator)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 63 ratings
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In this reinvention of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, images by Caldecott medalist Ed Young and new text by Eleanor Coerr come together to inspire children of all ages. 

In her novel Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, Eleanor Coerr told the moving story of Sadako and her brave struggle against leukemia, the “atom-bomb disease,” which she developed when she was twelve, just ten years after the bomb was dropped on Hiroshima.

The novel became a classic, and when Sadako’s story was to be made into a film, Caldecott medalist Ed Young was asked to do the illustrations. With love and commitment, he created nearly 300 hauntingly beautiful pastels which bring to life the spirit of Sadako, her courage and her strength.


"A masterful collaboration that will attract many new friends for Sadako."—School Library Journal

"Coerr's condensed text succeeds in retaining the simple lyricism of the original, allowing the leukemia-stricken Sadako to emerge as a quietly courageous girl."—Publishers Weekly
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD660L
  6. Dimensions
    8 x 0.16 x 10 inches
  7. Publisher
    Puffin Books
  8. Publication date
    September 22, 1997
  9. ISBN-10
    0698115880
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0698115880
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★ "Coerr uses a quiet, unsentimental voice in her retelling, letting the content of the story speak for itself. And it does, powerfully. Young amplifies the story's vision with his impressionistic pastel artwork illustrating scene after scene with narrative simplicity and emotional depth. A remarkable, moving book." --Booklist (starred review)

★"A masterful collaboration that will attract many new friends for Sadako."—School Library Journal (starred review) 

"Coerr's condensed text succeeds in retaining the simple lyricism of the original, allowing the leukemia-stricken Sadako to emerge as a quietly courageous girl."—Publishers Weekly

About the Author

Eleanor Coerr was born in Kamsack, Saskatchewan, Canada, and grew up in Saskatoon. Two of her favorite childhood hobbies were reading and making up stories. Her powerful novel, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes, has been translated into many languages and has moved both children and adults to write plays, perform ballets, compose songs, and collect money for peace statues—all celebrating Sadako and her wish for peace. Eleanor has visited schools all around the world encouraging her audiences to work for a nonviolent world. Folded cranes are everywhere, and always underneath the statue of Sadako in Hiroshima's Peace Park.


Caldecott medalist Ed Young (edyoungart.com) was born in Tientsin, China, and brought up in Shanghai. He cites the philosophy of Chinese painting as an inspiration for much of his work. Mr. Young has been illustrating children's books for more than twenty years and has won many awards. He received the 1990 Caldecott Medal for his book Lon Po Po, and his much-lauded collaboration with anthologist Nancy Larrick, Cats Are Cats, was named one of the Ten Best Illustrated Books of 1988 by The New York Times. Mr. Young studied at the University of Illinois, the Art Center of Los Angeles, and Pratt Institute in New York City. He and his family live in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Puffin Books; Reprint edition (September 22, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0698115880
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0698115880
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD660L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.16 x 10 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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MICHAEL VINCENT
5.0 out of 5 stars Sadako
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014
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Discovered the story of SADAKO on a Pearl Harbor websight, and was so inspired of the subject matter, that it has forced me to create a Memorial Painting about this little girl, as a class project in collage. At this moment in time, the image is over 50% complete, and if my vision is successful, will proceed to a much larger piece, with the hope of passing the original smaller version over to the museum in Hiroshima, during my own visit to Japan. This is a simple, well illustrated, shorten story about the life of this young girl that should be made available to read in any classroom, anywhere. The book had me seek out other publications about this story, to assist in inspiring the development of my art.
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Bryan Pearson
5.0 out of 5 stars As a 4th grade teacher, I have read aloud ...
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
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As a 4th grade teacher, I have read aloud this version, and the longer novel version by Coerr. I prefer this shorter one. It makes me cry every time, how suddenly she passes away with a simple turn of the page. And I have the benefit of sharing with students how I have visited Hiroshima and seen the thousands of cranes Japanese children fold in honor of Sadako. Powerful stuff.
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firefly
5.0 out of 5 stars beautiful tale
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2017
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bought it for my classroom. read this years ago - i still tear up when i read it aloud to my students. a poignant story that needs to be told and re-told for generations to remind us of the price of war.
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Mimi
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
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Was just what I wanted.
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Travelgirl57
5.0 out of 5 stars Moving and beautifully illustrated.
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2013
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This story is a wonderful addition to the world of children's books dealing with difficult subjects. There are several books about Sadako, but this is probably my favorite, as it provides a new perspective about Sadako's family, as well as the events that surround the tragic bombing of Hiroshima and its aftermath.
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Barbara
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Story
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2012
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This paperback book arrived in an almost new condition. The illustrations included for folding the paper cranes are easy to follow. The story about a thousand paper cranes is one that is appropriate for any reader to enjoy.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Came quickly!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2019
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Came in excellent condition as described.
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Larry Moorehead
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2017
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Nice updated book on the older version. I use this in my classroom. Quick receipt of order!
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Fabienne VIDAL
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice story
Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2023
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Really poetic
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Kaspmx5
5.0 out of 5 stars Read this to my class. They were both fascinated ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2015
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Read this to my class. They were both fascinated and horrified by the story... All were inspired by Sadako's courage and bravery in the face of adversity.
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Anthony
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful illustrations
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2016
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Beautiful book, lovely story, inspired a lot of origami! Item arrived on time.
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