Newman, Lesléa. creator Kodaira, Machiyo illustrator. text New York Scholastic 2004 First Scholastic printing, February 2008 monographic 96 pages : illustrations : 23 cm. Professor Ueno's loyal Akita, Hachiko, waits for him at the train station every afternoon, and even after the professor has a fatal heart attack while at work, Hachiko faithfully continues to await his return until the day the dog dies. Based on a true story; includes an author's note and glossary of Japanese words. R 770 Lexile R Raz-Plus Lesléa Newman ; illustrated by Machiyo Kodaira. Akita dogs Fiction Dogs Fiction PZ7.N47988 Hac 2004 [Fic] 9780545071826 DLC 20260227090125.0 686 eng