![]() He is loyal, brave, gentle, and childlike. Based on a true story from Japan, this is a beautiful tribute to a historic dog., "Hachiko embodies all the best qualities of a dog. Hachiko embodies all the best qualities of a dog. ![]() Readers will be touched by the story of Hachiko and his impact on the people of Japan."Hachiko Waits" is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. ![]() Not even Yasuo, the young boy who takes care of Hachi, can persuade him to leave his post."Hachiko Waits" is a novel inspired by a true story. Hachi waits.For ten years Hachi waits for his master to return. 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, 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. I love it." -Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Award-winning author of" Sarah Plain and TallThe loyalty and devotion of a dog has no boundsWhat a good dog you are. Hachiko Waits shows us the very best in life loyalty, devotion, our ability to love-all taught by a beloved, intelligent, and heroic dog. ![]() ""Profoundly sad and hopeful at the same time. ![]()
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