{"title":"Eleanor Coerr","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEleanor Coerr\u003c\/strong\u003e was a beloved author best known for her impactful children's literature, which often intertwines heartfelt stories with historical events. Her work is celebrated for its ability to engage young readers while introducing them to significant moments in history. One of her most acclaimed books, \u003cem\u003eSadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes\u003c\/em\u003e, tells the poignant true story of a young Japanese girl affected by the aftermath of the Hiroshima bombing. Through the touching narrative of Sadako's journey to fold a thousand paper cranes, Eleanor Coerr delivers a message of hope and resilience that resonates with readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoerr's storytelling is characterised by its simplicity, compassion, and educational essence, making her books treasured additions to any child's library. Her ability to present complex historical themes in an accessible manner encourages young readers to explore and understand the world around them. Eleanor Coerr's works are not only a gateway to history but also deeply moving stories that remain with readers long after the final page is turned. Discover her catalogue today and introduce the young ones in your life to stories that blend learning with empathy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sadako-and-the-thousand-paper-cranes-by-eleanor-coerr-9780733617324","title":"Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve-year-old Sadako Sasaki was the lively star of her school's running team when the dizzy spells started. Soon gravely ill with leukaemia, an after-effect of the atom bomb that fell on her city when she was two years old, Sadako approached her illness as she did her running—with irrepressible spirit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecalling a Japanese legend, Sadako set to work folding paper cranes. For the legend holds that if a sick person folds one thousand cranes, the gods will grant her wish and make her healthy again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSince its publication in 1977, this story of Sadako's spirit and bravery has become a modern classic and has been published to high acclaim all over the world. This is an extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable. \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e (USA)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46996065419500,"sku":"9780733617324","price":14.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780733617324.jpg?v=1763122634"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eleanor-coerr.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}