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Hachiko Waits
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Hachiko Waits (2004) (edit title/settings)

by Lesléa Newman (Author) (edit contributors)

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Hachiko Waits is a novel inspired by a true story. In January 1924 Professor Ueno adopts an Akita puppy and names him Hachi. The Professor travels to work by train and every day Hachi accompanying him to the station, and returns at 3:00 to greet the Professor upon his return. One day in May... read more

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'What a good dog you are. What a fine dog you are. Hachi, you are the best dog in all of Japan." Professor Ueno speaks these words to his faithful dog before boarding the train to work every morning. Every afternoon just before three o'clock, Hachi is at the train station to greet his beloved... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

'What a good dog you are. What a fine dog you are. Hachi, you are the best dog in all of Japan." Professor Ueno speaks these words to his faithful dog before boarding the train to work every morning. 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.

Characters/People edit see section history

  • Hachiko: An Akita (Japanese dog breed)
  • Professor Ueno: Hachiko's owner
  • Yasuo: A young Japanese boy who cares for Hachiko while he waits for the Professor's return
  • Mr. Yoshikawa: The ticket master at the train station
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

  • Shibuya, Japan: A small Japanese town. Most of the action takes place at the Shibuya train station
  • Shibuya Station: train station where Hachi would always wait for his master

First Sentence edit see section history

When Professor Eizaburo Ueno woke up, he liked to play a game with his golden-brown puppy, Hachi.

Glossary edit see section history

  • Glossary: A glossary of Japanese words and pronunciation is included

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Lesléa Newman (Author)

Other Contributors:

  1. Macio Kodaira (Illustrator)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: Henry Holt & Co.
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2004
ISBN: 978-0-8050-7336-2
Page Count: 96

Classification edit see section history

  • Library of Congress: PZ7 N47988 Hac2004
  • Dewey: 813.54

Notes for Parents edit see section history

Reading Level: Ages 9-12

A "sad" book, but great for this age group.

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Hachiko
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  • Hachi-Ko: The Samurai Dog

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Hachiko
  • Hachiko: The Story of a Loyal Akita and the Royal Dogs of Japan
  • 100 Dogs Who Changed Civilization
  • Simyuresyon no kotu

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