When I heard the story of Hachiko, I was so moved, I knew this was the story I wanted to tell.įor a teacher’s guide to Hachiko Waits, please send an email to Lesléa with your name, the name of your school, and your school’s address. Because my relationship with my dog meant so much to me, I wanted to write a book about how a dog’s love and devotion can change a child’s life. I have always been an animal lover and when I was growing up, I had a wonderful dog named Angus who looked just like Toto in the Wizard of Oz. Isn’t Nico beautiful? (Photo © Mary Vazquez) Why I wrote this book Here I am with Nico, a Champion Akita owned by Polly Severance of Northfield, MA. Read “Behind the Film – Hachi: A Dog’s Tale” by Vicki Shigekuni Wong. Based on the true story of the famous Akita who lived in Shibuya, Japan from 1923-1935, this is a must-read for dog lovers of all ages. His loyalty and devotion touch the heart of the Japanese people and change the life of a young boy named Yasuo forever. Hachi goes home and comes back to meet the train every day for many years. Hachi walks with his master to the train station every day, goes home, and comes back to the station to meet his master’s train when he returns from work. Paperback published by Square Fish, 2008 Buy This Book – Hardcoverįor an autographed copy of any of Lesléa’s books, please send an email directly to her. Hardcover published by Henry Holt & Co., 2004
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