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    Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
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    Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
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    Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story

    Written by Caren B. Stelson

    Narrated by Katherine Fenton

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    About this audiobook

    This striking work of narrative nonfiction tells the true story of six-year-old Sachiko Yasui's survival of the Nagasaki atomic bomb on August 9, 1945 and the heartbreaking and lifelong aftermath. Having conducted extensive interviews with Sachiko Yasui, Caren Stelson shares the true story of a young girl who survived the atomic bomb and chronicles her long journey to find peace. This special book offers readers a remarkable new perspective on the final moments of World War II and their aftermath.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media Audio
    Release dateDec 6, 2016
    ISBN9781520063072
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    Sachiko: A Nagasaki Bomb Survivor's Story
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    Caren B. Stelson

    Caren B. Stelson has worked as a teacher, educational consultant, and freelance writer. In 2013, the Sachiko manuscript won the SCBWI Anna Cross Giblin work-in-progress award. Because of Caren's friendship with Sachiko Yasui, she has become an active member of the Saint Paul-Nagasaki Sister City Committee as well as continuing to write and teach. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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    • 5/5
      Sachiko is an incredible non-fiction story of a 6 year old girl that survived the atomic bomb explosion on Nagasaki. Hearing how the bomb literally tore her family apart and how she survived while her family died either immediately, in the days shortly after the bombing, or years later due to the effects of radiation was incredible. Her strength in using Helen Keller, Gandhi, and Martin Luther King Jr. as role models shows that the human spirit can endure almost anything and go on. Sharing her story so that others can know the impacts of war and human cruelty will hopefully awaken us to the need to change and work together for peace. Great read!!
    • 5/5
      A biography of Sachiko Yasui, a girl who was five and living in Nagasaki when the atomic bomb was dropped. Between chapters there are short articles about things relating to the war and nucelar prolifieration and atomic bomb. This interspersed with one girl's story is a powerful way to consider the impact of the atomic bomb both personally and on a more global scale.
    • 5/5
      A personal story of life leading up to, during, and immediately following the bombing of Nagasaki. Interspersed throughout the text are personal and historical photos with wonderfully detailed captions. Encyclopedia-like entries at key points in the text describe historical events, providing greater insight and depth. Includes glossary of Japanese words, bibliography, notes, index, resources for additional reading.
    • 5/5
      Beautifully written collaboration between Caren Stelson and Sachiko Yasui. Love the blend of short chapters, photographs, and interleaved historical context pieces. A lot of devastating content, uplifted by Sachiko's message of peace and nonviolent resistance.
    • 4/5
      Didn't realize this was a juvenile bio-- I definitely wanted a lot more depth about Sachiko after reading it! But I think it was a well-done presentation of the effects of nuclear war without being overly focused on the horror.
    • 4/5
      This was a hard to read book at first, with gruesome details of what happened to a girl and her family. The event continues to affect her whole life. Despite all the loss she faces as a result from the bomb, she has the courage to stand up and speak out in hopes of stopping others from experiencing what they had to as a result of the nuclear bombs. This would be a good book to assign to a class going over the war, however some of the content may be too graphic for younger audiences so use with discretion.
    • 5/5
      If you like truly gut wrenching stories Sachiko, is definitely a book for you. This biography of a 6-year old girl during the Nagasaki bombing explains the events and life during World War II. This is a great story to help understand what it was like during World War II.