Hiroshima
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Chapter Book · 1946

Hiroshima

Written by John Hersey

Survivors recount the day Hiroshima was obliterated by the first atomic bomb.

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152 pages· 49,183 words
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On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima faced unprecedented devastation from the first atomic bomb. Follow six survivors—a clerk, seamstress, doctor, minister, surgeon, and priest—as they navigate the chaos and aftermath. Their stories reveal resilience and humanity amidst destruction, offering a haunting glimpse into the impact of nuclear warfare. How did they endure, and what became of them in the years that followed? This narrative captures the raw, unforgettable experiences of those who lived through history's most catastrophic manmade disaster, challenging us to reflect on the true cost of war.

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On August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was destroyed by the first atomic bomb ever dropped on a city. This book tells what happened on that day, told through the memoirs of survivors.

At a glance
Format
Pages
152
Words
49,183
Audience
Adult
Lexile
1190L
Themes & topics
Books about World War IIBooks about survival storiesBooks about cultureBooks about historyBooks about Japan
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
8.4
F&P level
~Z+
AR points
9
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
10036
Publication
Published
March 4, 1989
First published
January 1, 1946
Publisher
Vintage
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780679721031

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