By Eleanor Coerr
ISBN: 0698118022
© 1977, G.P. Putnam's Sons
New York, N.Y.

***** “This book was very moving. It was a mystery in the beginning and sad at the end.”     Danielle, age 13

** “This book was too short to have an in-depth look at the story of Sadako's life.”     William, age 13

**** “This is an excellent book that helped me understand how much the atomic bomb hurt the Japanese people.”
Sierra, age 12

*** “The atomic bomb that hit Hiroshima, Japan caused death, destruction, and disease. This story is how it affected a girl named Sadako.”    Taka, age 13

*** “This is a sad but good book. It tells how a lot of people and kids died because of Leukemia due to the atomic bomb dropped at Hiroshima, Japan.”    Madeleine, age 13

** “I don't think this book expresses the real suffering one goes through with Leukemia.”    Zach, age 12

*** “I enjoyed the story. I wish the ending was different.”
Wil, age 15

***** “This book was sad but it kept my attention throughout the entire story. The author made me want to read more and more—always anxious to find out what was going to happen next.”     Kelsey, age 13

*** “Even as Leukemia becomes crippling, Sadako remains hopeful and determined as possible. Based on a true story, it's no wonder she was inspiring to so many people.”
Amanda, age 13

**** “From the point of view of a 11 year old Japanese girl who lived at the end of WWII. She came to symbolize peace.” Molly, age 15

***** “This book is very intriguing but sad.”     Erin, age 13

**  "I would recommend this book because it's about a Japanese girl who tries to make 1,000 cranes to get cured from the deadly atom bomb sickness.  I thought it was good and I was anxious to finish it."   Kolja, age 12

***  "This was a sweet, heart-warming story with a sad ending."   Bradleigh, age 14