Intended Audience
Juvenile Audience
Dewey Edition
21
Reviews
* 2004 Bulleting of the Center for Children's Books -- Blue Ribbon Winner*2004 Booklist Editor's Choice*2004 New York Public Library, 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing*2004 Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Scoial Studies*2004 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award*2005 Notable Books for a Global Society*"Turner unfolds this poignant true story in the natural, unaffected voice of Kentaro, who wonders at the dog's unswerving devotion. Unobtrusive details evoke a sense of place...as does Nascimbene's spare line-and-watercolor artwork, reminiscent of Japanese woodblack prints...This will resonate with any child who has loved a dog and been loved in return.", "Turner unfolds this poignant true story in the natural, unaffected voice of Kentaro, who wonders at the dog's unswerving devotion. Unobtrusive details evoke a sense of place... as does Nascimbene's spare line-and-watercolor artwork, reminiscent of Japanese woodblock prints... This will resonate with any child who has loved a dog and been loved in return." Booklist, ALA, Starred Review "This touching tale will capture the hearts of young dog lovers." School Library Journal, * 2004 Bulleting of the Center for Children's Books -- Blue Ribbon Winner*2004 Booklist Editor's Choice*2004 New York Public Library, 100 Titles for Reading and Sharing*2004 Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies*2004 ASPCA Henry Bergh Children's Book Award*2005 Notable Books for a Global Society*"Turner unfolds this poignant true story in the natural, unaffected voice of Kentaro, who wonders at the dog's unswerving devotion. Unobtrusive details evoke a sense of place...as does Nascimbene's spare line-and-watercolor artwork, reminiscent of Japanese woodblack prints...This will resonate with any child who has loved a dog and been loved in return."
Grade From
Preschool
CLASSIFICATION_METADATA
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Dewey Decimal
636.7/00952
Grade To
Third Grade
Synopsis
This true story of a dog that faithfully waited for his owner at a Tokyo train station is now the basis for an upcoming feature film starring Richard Gere. Full color., 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 who faithfully waited for his owner at the Shibuya train station long after his owner could not come to meet him. He became famous for his loyalty and was adored by scores of people who passed through the station every day. This is Hachiko's story through the eyes of Kentaro, a young boy whose life is changed forever by his friendship with this very special dog. Simply told, and illustrated with Yan Nascimbene's lush watercolors, the legend of Hachiko will touch your heart and inspire you as it has inspired thousands all over the world.
Copyright Date
2009
ebay_catalog_id
4