Hachiko Waits
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Call Number: Y Fiction / Newman, Lesléa, Kids Book / Fiction / Animals / Pets / Newman, Leslea
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Pittsfield Branch
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Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story; includes an author's note and glossary of Japanese words.
COMMUNITY REVIEWS
Beautiful submitted by Motomori on June 30, 2013, 3:21pm Beautifully written novel. Definitely a must read.
PUBLISHED
New York : Henry Holt, 2004.
Year Published: 2004
Description: 96 p. : ill. : 24 cm.
Language: English
Format: Book
READING LEVEL
Lexile: 770
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
0805073361 (hc : alk. paper)
9780805073362 (hc : alk. paper)
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
Kodaira, Machiyo.
SUBJECTS
Hachiko (Dog) -- Fiction.
Akita dog -- Fiction.
Dogs -- Fiction.
Japan -- History -- 1912-1945 -- Fiction.