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Reviewed on October 1, 1996
K-Gr 3 Another story in the cherished tradition of misunderstood dogs who save their owners' lives. Here, the setting is medieval Japan, where Jojofu is the leader of Takumi's pack of hunting dogs. She saves her master from a rock fall, and from plunging down a cliff obscured by fog. Takumi is at first upset by her behavior and urges her to be like the other dogs. After the cliff episode, however, he promises always to have faith in her and only by remembering his promise does he avoid killing her when she growl...Log In or Sign Up to Read More