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swiftie7013's review
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
veka's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
artsandbookish's review
5.0
Even though this was a rather short read, I enjoyed it so much. I heard about the story behind this book on YouTube and just had to read it.
It is a retelling of the story of Sadako, a girl who was born in Hiroshima in 1943 and later suffered from leukaemia. Getting hospitalised and undergoing medical care, she was given a golden paper crane by her best friend. Sadako's friend told her to fold origami paper cranes to make a wish once she would reach a thousand. Inspired by the Japanese legend, the one who creates a thousand origami cranes would be granted a wish. And all Sadako wished for was to live through this terrible disease.
In this book, Sadako only created 644 origami cranes, the rest being finished by her friends. According to her family, especially her older brother Masahiro Sasaki, Sadako finished this task and died having folded approximately 1400 paper cranes.
Even though the author of this book made a few changes, the book is nicely written. Sadako's story, the events that transpired after her death and the meaning of paper cranes makes this a heartbreaking story. But it also emphasises how much a simple act of kindness can mean.
It is a retelling of the story of Sadako, a girl who was born in Hiroshima in 1943 and later suffered from leukaemia. Getting hospitalised and undergoing medical care, she was given a golden paper crane by her best friend. Sadako's friend told her to fold origami paper cranes to make a wish once she would reach a thousand. Inspired by the Japanese legend, the one who creates a thousand origami cranes would be granted a wish. And all Sadako wished for was to live through this terrible disease.
In this book, Sadako only created 644 origami cranes, the rest being finished by her friends. According to her family, especially her older brother Masahiro Sasaki, Sadako finished this task and died having folded approximately 1400 paper cranes.
Even though the author of this book made a few changes, the book is nicely written. Sadako's story, the events that transpired after her death and the meaning of paper cranes makes this a heartbreaking story. But it also emphasises how much a simple act of kindness can mean.
norastar's review
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
h29u_f62o's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hufflepuffbiologybuff's review
5.0
I had such a good cry after reading this book.
Quick read as well as touching book.
Quick read as well as touching book.
jennymock's review
4.0
Considering when the book was written I have to assume that the author thought what she was writing was accurate. This book does a good job of introducing children to the horrors of war and the lingering affects of war. It heavily promotes peace and kindness.
I do plan on reading "One Thousand Paper Cranes: The Story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue" so that I have a better understanding of what really happened to Sadako Sasaki.
I do plan on reading "One Thousand Paper Cranes: The Story of Sadako and the Children's Peace Statue" so that I have a better understanding of what really happened to Sadako Sasaki.
carolineinthelibrary's review
5.0
Short and sweet but powerful. Sadako was just a baby when Hiroshima was atom bombed, but the effects of the bomb last beyond her. A surprisingly dark story for a kid's chapter book but an essential story to tell.
tinynavajo's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet story
I remember a picture from my childhood about folding 1000 paper cranes and having a wish come true because of it. I knew roughly what I was looking for and found his book. While not quite what I remembered, I am still glad to have read it. A story of strength and will, as well as love of family and friends.
I remember a picture from my childhood about folding 1000 paper cranes and having a wish come true because of it. I knew roughly what I was looking for and found his book. While not quite what I remembered, I am still glad to have read it. A story of strength and will, as well as love of family and friends.