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Sadako and the thousand paper cranes

Sadako and the thousand paper cranes

CD

Tells the true story of Sadako Sasaki, a 12-year old Japanese girl whose life has touched the hearts of millions of people. Inspired by an old legend, Sadako began folding paper cranes in hopes of overcoming an illness she developed as a result of the bombing of Hiroshima. Today, she is a contemporary heroine of peace.

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Description:
1 audio disc : digital, stereo; 4 3/4 in
4 3/4 in
digital
optical
Other Title:
Sadako and the 1000 paper cranes
Notes:
Based on the book by Eleanor Coerr
Liv Ullmann, narration; George Winston, solo guitar
Contents:
Story: narration with solo guitar
Solo guitar music alone
Control Number:
649132
Other Authors:
Coerr, Eleanor
Ullmann, Liv
Winston, George
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