Sadako & the 1000 Paper Cranes, Grades 4-6
Sadako was a Japanese girl who lived in Hiroshima during the Second World War. Several years later, it is discovered that she has leukemia. While in the hospital Chizuko brings her a golden paper crane and tells her the legend of the crane. Novel by Eleanor Coerr. Reproducible chapter questions, plus comprehension questions, a story summary, author biography, creative and cross curricular activities, complete with answer key. 62 pages.

Grade Level: 4, 5, 6