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Hachiko waits / Nesléa Newman ; illustrated by Machiyo Kodaira.

Newman, Lesléa. (Author). Kodaira, Machiyo. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Professor Ueno speaks these words to his faithful dog before boarding the train to work every morning. And every afternoon, just before three o'clock, Hachi is at the train station to greet his beloved master. One day, the train arrives at the station without the professor. Hachi waits. For ten years, Hachi waits for his master to return. Not even Yasuo, the young boy who takes care of Hachi, can persuade him to leave his post" --Cover, p. 4.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0312558066
  • ISBN: 9780312558062
  • Physical Description: 96 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
  • Edition: 1st Square Fish edition
  • Publisher: New York : Square Fish : Henry Holt, 2009.

Content descriptions

General Note:
Based on a true story.
Target Audience Note:
770L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 4.7 2 82246.
Subject:
Hachi-kō (Akita dog), 1923-1935 > Juvenile fiction.
Akita dog > Juvenile fiction.
Dogs > Juvenile fiction.
Human-animal relationships > Juvenile fiction.
Japan > History > 1912-1945 > Juvenile fiction.
Genre:
Fiction.

Available copies

  • 5 of 5 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
  • 2 of 2 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

Holds

  • 0 current holds with 5 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Jacksonville Main Library JUV FIC NEWMAN (Text) 36015000162848 Juvenile Fiction Available -
Richlands Branch Library JUV FIC NEWMAN (Text) 36015001476528 Juvenile Fiction Available -

Accessibility Features

Summary: "Professor Ueno speaks these words to his faithful dog before boarding the train to work every morning. And every afternoon, just before three o'clock, Hachi is at the train station to greet his beloved master. One day, the train arrives at the station without the professor. Hachi waits. For ten years, Hachi waits for his master to return. Not even Yasuo, the young boy who takes care of Hachi, can persuade him to leave his post" --Cover, p. 4.