Book 2004
Hachiko waits
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- Publisher
- Henry Holt
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2004
- Fiction
- Juvenile fiction
- Akita dog
- Dogs
- History
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.