Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes: List 2

by Eleanor Coerr
Based on a true story, Hiroshima-born Sadako, a lively Japanese girl, contracts the "atom bomb disease" — leukemia. She faces her reality with courage and the hope of a thousand paper cranes.

This list covers vocabulary from "Kenji"—"Epilogue."

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  1. flustered
    thrown into a state of agitated confusion
    He gave her a sharp look. “I just know,” he said. “And besides, I can read my blood count on the chart. Every day it gets worse.”
    The nurse was flustered.
  2. listless
    marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
    Sadako grew pale and listless.
  3. appetite
    a feeling of craving something
    Her appetite came back and much of the pain went away.
  4. lively
    full of life and energy
    “I would rather have our lively Sadako back.”
  5. transfusion
    the introduction of blood or plasma into a vein or artery
    From then on Dr. Numata gave Sadako blood transfusions or shots almost every day.
  6. sash
    a band of material worn around the waist or across the chest
    With a great effort Sadako lifted herself out of bed. Mrs. Sasaki helped her put on the kimono and tie the sash.
  7. grief
    something that causes great unhappiness
    A tear slid down her cheek. She had brought her mother so much grief. And all Sadako could do now was make paper cranes and hope for a miracle.
  8. monument
    a structure erected to commemorate persons or events
    Sadako’s friends began to dream of building a monument to her and all children who were killed by the atom bomb.
  9. unveil
    make visible
    In 1958 the statue was unveiled in the Hiroshima Peace Park.
  10. paradise
    any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
    There is Sadako, standing on top of a granite mountain of paradise. She is holding a golden crane in outstretched hands.
Created on Mon Sep 08 19:24:25 EDT 2025 (updated Thu Oct 23 19:52:56 EDT 2025)

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