One thousand paper cranes: the story of Sadako and the Children's peace statue

Title
One thousand paper cranes: the story of Sadako and the Children's peace statue
Creator
Takeyuki Ishii
Abstract
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.
Publisher
New York
Dell Laurel-Leaf Books
Date
2001
Language
English
isbn
9780440228431
short title
One thousand paper cranes