Hachiko

By Pamela S. Turner, Yan Nascimbene (illustrator),

Book cover of Hachiko: The True Story of a Loyal Dog

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Imagine walking to the same place every day, to meet your best friend. Imagine watching hundreds of people pass by every morning and every afternoon. Imagine waiting, and waiting, and waiting. For ten years. This is what Hachiko did.
Hachiko was a real dog who lived in Tokyo, a dog…

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1 author picked Hachiko as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Ying Chang Compestine

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Hachiko is a tale of genuine friendship that holds an important lesson on the cultural value of loyalty.

Turner really captures the essence of Japan in her colorful and heartfelt retelling of the legend of Hachiko, the dog that faithfully waited for its owner at a train station after his passing.

From Ying's list on Asian stories and voices.