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

Illustrated by Yan Nascimbene
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4 - 7
Reading age
32
Page count
60
Words per page
AD830L
Lexile measure
Apr 1, 2009
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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 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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780547237558
    Publication Date
    April 1, 2009
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Page Count
    32
    Words Per Page
    60
    Reading Age
    4 - 7 years
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    259258311
    Lexile® Level
    AD830L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~T
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.2
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    0.5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    77203
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    LG

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