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libraryrobin's review
4.0
Emotional story of a young Japanese girl who became sick and died years after the bombing of Hiroshima.
michellewords's review
5.0
A kid's book for book club is a good change after a heavy, sad read about orphans.
Sadako was a baby when the atomic bomb went off in Japan, but she still feels the effects around her. After she gets sick, she resolves to get better by folding a thousand cranes and send her wish to the gods
It's a super fast read with a punch. The author does a good job using Sadakos experience to show the ripples from one decision for wrong and right.
Such a good read and promotion for kindness and dreams.
Sadako was a baby when the atomic bomb went off in Japan, but she still feels the effects around her. After she gets sick, she resolves to get better by folding a thousand cranes and send her wish to the gods
It's a super fast read with a punch. The author does a good job using Sadakos experience to show the ripples from one decision for wrong and right.
Such a good read and promotion for kindness and dreams.
emromc's review
5.0
So much shorter than I remember as a child, but just as powerful. My kids will be reading this one when they get old enough.
lou_robertson's review
5.0
A must read! Very moving little account about a girl who died from leukaemia after the Hiroshima bombing. Heartbreaking, simple story with a lasting impact.
noelles_shelves's review against another edition
4.0
This is a story that will stick with me for a long time. It’s heartbreaking to think about those affected by the bombing of Hiroshima and how scary it must’ve been. Sadako didn’t deserve this disease (and neither does anyone else). She remained hopeful and strong until the end and her perseverance is truly inspiring.
dumpling3579's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. A very quick read, but a good reminder of the cost of war and the power of hope.
evamm23's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
alynch94's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
drish231's review against another edition
emotional
sad
4.25
This book made me feel sick. No kid deserves this. This was another book from my middle school days that I wanted to pick up and experience again.