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Hachiko waits by Lesléa Newman · Booklabria

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Hachiko waits

HistoryChildren's fiction

Hachiko waits

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First published: 2004
Editions: 7 in 2 languages

Synopsis

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.

Subjects: History
Children's fiction
Friendship
Dogs
Japan
Children's literature
Set in: Japan
Time: 1912-1945

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7 in 2 languages

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