Eleanor Coerr

1 summaryChildren's, Historical Fiction, Young Adult

Eleanor Coerr was an author known for her contributions to children's literature, particularly in the realm of fiction. She is best known for her book "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes," which tells the poignant story of a young girl affected by the Hiroshima bombing and her hope for peace through the art of origami.

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Books by Eleanor Coerr

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Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes
Eleanor Coerr
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Struck down by the 'atom bomb disease,' a spirited Hiroshima girl races against time, folding a thousand paper cranes in a poignant quest for health and peace.