Hachiko Waits by Lesléa Newman

Hachiko Waits

Lesléa Newman with Machiyo Kodaira (Illustrator)

96 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction historical middle grade sad fast-paced
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"Profoundly sad and hopeful at the same time . . . Hachiko Waits shows us the very best in life; loyalty, devotion, our ability to love-all taught by a beloved, intelligent, and heroic dog. I love it." -Patricia MacLachlan, Newbery Award-winning a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

sad 94%
emotional 82%
inspiring 47%
hopeful 41%
informative 11%
challenging 5%
dark 5%
lighthearted 5%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 12%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 28% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 7%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 41% | No: 33% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 69% | N/A: 23% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.2

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