Star: The Story of an Indian Pony by Forrestine C. Hooker

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Author Hooker, Forrestine C. (Forrestine Cooper), 1867-1932
Author of introduction, etc. Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925
LoC No. 22023384
Title Star: The Story of an Indian Pony
Note Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by sp1nd, Mary Meehan, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (http://archive.org)
Summary "Star: The Story of an Indian Pony" by Forrestine C. Hooker is a children's novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a young black colt named Star as he navigates life in a Comanche tribe, cherishing his bond with Songbird, the daughter of the tribe's chief, Quannah. As Star embarks on adventures, the narrative intertwines themes of honor, loyalty, and the struggles between the Comanches and the encroaching white settlers. The opening of the story introduces the setting of a Comanche camp at dawn, where Star wakes up surrounded by his fellow ponies. He reflects on his love for Songbird and the legacy of his mother, Running Deer, who instills in him the importance of honor connected to their lineage. As Star listens to the tales shared by his mother, he learns about their tribe's deep connection to the land and the challenges they face with the arrival of white men. The narrative sets a foundation for the adventures that await Star, highlighting themes of friendship, bravery, and cultural heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Parker, Quanah, 1845?-1911 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Comanche Indians -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 39899
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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