Hachiko : The True Story of a Loyal Dog

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Summary: great for dog lovers
Review: Hachiko is a young puppy who lives with his owner, Professor Ueno. Everyday when Professor Ueno goes off to work the dog is there to tell him goodbye. He waits for his owner at the train station all day long. One day the Professor Ueno dies while away at work. Hachiko waits for him still, ten years pass by. This story is told from the point of view of a young boy who witnessed this love and devotion.


This was a unique story. I had heard of it before so it was nice to see it told in picture book form.


I would recommend this book to all dog lovers. It's a very inspiring story.

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Summary: A must for Akita lovers and their children!
Review: I have an Akita and a toddler, and when I saw this book on the shelf, I bought it without even opening it! That's how much I wanted a book to share with my child about the noble Akita Hachiko. This is a straightforward telling of the true Hachiko story, beautifully illustrated with images evocative of Japanese woodcuts and brush art. As a children's book, it's not all that special -- the prose isn't terribly lyrical or vivid, the characters are pretty thinly drawn, and the art, while lovely, is too subtle for my little boy, who prefers bright, kinetic imagery -- but still, whether my son grows to appreciate it or not, I love it and am glad to have it on my shelf.

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Summary: Beautifully written and illustrated
Review: In simple yet elegant prose, Turner tells the touching story of Hachiko, the loyal dog. Her writing is perfectly balanced by Nascimbene's delicate watercolor illustrations. It's hard to imagine any animal lover not being moved by this book.

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Summary: Hachiko, a delicately woven tale
Review: THe true story of Hachiko is beautifully crafted in Pamela Turner's retelling. The little boy Kentaro, and his friendship with Hachiko a loyal dog, resonate with character, without being sentimental. Turner's poetic writing is complemented perfectly by Yan Nascimbene's deceptively simple illustrations, it has a timeless quality.My little boy (4) absolutely adores this gentle story, it will be a favourite with both of us for many years to come. I highly recommend it for children of any age.

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Summary: Delightful
Review: This is the sweetly endearing tale of Hachiko, a dog who waited for his deceased master at a Tokyo train station every single day for ten years. The illustrations in the book are beautifully spare and perfectly convey the tone of the story. Children will enjoy trying to find the small figure of Hachiko in the larger pictures of the book. They can also connect to the story of Hachiko through Kentaro, a fictional 10-year-old boy who befriends the loyal dog and takes the reader through the story. The story is well-written, but the real draw is the quality of the illustrations. This book would be helpful for introducing children to stories that are important or well-known in other cultures and countries. It would also be good for starting discussions about loyalty or relationships between humans and animals. This book would be a valuable addition to a personal or school library.

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Summary: A story sure to inspire you
Review: This story of a dog's undeviating commitment to his master is sure to inspire you and warm your heart. It is beautifully told by a sensitive woman with firsthand experience of Japanese culture. The simple, lovely watercolor illustrations are endearing as well. My eyes swam before I got through this tender tale.

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Summary: A story sure to inspire you
Review: This story of a dog's undeviating commitment to his master is sure to inspire you and warm your heart. It is beautifully told by a sensitive woman with firsthand experience of Japanese culture. The simple, lovely watercolor illustrations are endearing as well. My eyes swam before I got through this tender tale.

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Summary: A heartwarming tale for all ages
Review: When my 14-year old daughter heard the story of Hachiko, her voice caught in her throat as she cried out, "Oh!" and hid her tears. This poignant story of man's best friend is beautifully told by Pamela Turner. It will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.

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Summary: A heartwarming tale for all ages
Review: When my 14-year old daughter heard the story of Hachiko, her voice caught in her throat as she cried out, "Oh!" and hid her tears. This poignant story of man's best friend is beautifully told by Pamela Turner. It will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.