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PAPER CRANES

During English, we have been reading the novel Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. We as a class, explored Sadako Sasaki’s story, a young girl affected by the aftermath of World War II. Sadako’s journey resonates deeply because she developed leukemia due to the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. Her determination to fold a thousand paper cranes, believing it would grant her a wish and make her well again, became a symbol of hope and perseverance.
From reading this book, we learned the importance of resilience. Despite facing challenges, Sadako remained determined and optimistic by folding paper cranes and staying hopeful and smiling wishing to get better every night. I found this book to be a valuable source of important life lessons. It was also fascinating to learn about Japanese culture, the impact of leukaemia and nuclear bombs, and the experiences of someone our age during that era. After reading this book, it made me realize how fortunate we are compared to those living during World War II. Overall, this novel has been an enjoyable and enlightening read, teaching me many valuable life lessons and new facts.
✍Elena A – Year 7 Student