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Taka-chan and I: A Dog's Journey to Japan by Runcible

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4.2 out of 5
Based on 12 Ratings and 9 Reviews

Book Description
This story of adventure, bravery, daring, friendship, and honor begins when Runcible, a Weimaraner, digs a hole from Cape Cod all the way to Japan. There he meets Taka-chan, a little girl who has been imprisoned by a fierce and fearsome sea dragon. The dragon is angry that Taka-chan's father and his fellow fishermen no longer pay him proper respect, but he is willing to free Taka-chan on one condi... More
Book Information
PublisherNYR Children's Collection
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages64
ISBN-101590175026
ISBN-13978-1590175026
Publication Date04/03/2012
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About Betty Jean Lifton (Author) : Betty Jean Lifton is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Betty Jean Lifton include TELL ME A REAL ADOPTION STORY.
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About Eikoh Hosoe (Photographer) : Eikoh Hosoe is a published photographer. A published credit of Eikoh Hosoe is Taka-chan and I: A Dog's Journey to Japan by Runcible.
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