The loyalty and devotion of a dog has no bounds as Newman\'s novel is inspired by the True Story of a faithful dog in Tokyo who met his master at the train station every day and continued to wait for him for ten years after his master\'s death.
Hachiko Waits is a 2005 Bank Street - Best Children\'s Book of the Year..
This is a must-read for dog lovers of all ages.
Hachiko Waits, a novel inspired by a True story, brings to life the legendary Akita who became a national symbol for loyalty and devotion.
Not even Yasuo, the young boy who takes care of Hachi, can persuade him to leave his post.
For ten years, Hachi waits for his master to return.
Hachi waits.
One day, the train arrives at the station without the professor.
And every afternoon, just before three o\'clock, Hachi is at the train station to greet his beloved master.
Professor Ueno speaks these words to his faithful dog before boarding the train to work every morning.
Hachi, you are the best dog in all of Japan.
What a fine dog you are.
What a good dog you are.
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The loyalty and devotion of a dog has no bounds as Newman\'s novel is inspired by the True Story of a faithful dog in Tokyo who met his master at the train station every day and continued to wait for him for ten years after his master\'s death
