Hooker, Forrestine C. (Forrestine Cooper) 1867-1932 creator Miles, Nelson Appleton 1839-1925 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2012-06-02 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) Original publication data not identified Parker, Quanah, 1845?-1911 -- Juvenile fiction Comanche Indians -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified 22023384 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39899 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39899 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133919.0 39899