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Flaming Star tells the story of the life of a racehorse. Flaming Star is a chestnut filly who is orphaned when her mother, Selina, dies giving birth to her. Jago, a gypsy boy who has just begun working at the racing stables had a special bond with Selina and takes care of her foal after the she dies. Flaming Star is Jago's loving, trusting friend and he becomes very attached to her. A fire tragically separates the two of them, and we follow the changes and different owners in Flaming Star's life after her separation from Jago and her home.
Flaming Star is reminiscent of Black Beauty in its storyline, but it is told in third person, not directly through the eyes of the horse. It keeps horse enthusiasts interested, as the focus of the book is entirely on the horse and what happens to her. The chain of events and adventures Flaming Star experiences are interesting enough, too. The book has some sad elements, but readers should be delighted with the ending. It is not a long book, my paperback copy is only 119 pages and includes some black and white illustrations by I. Merle Smith. Flaming Star is a pleasant read for any young horselover.
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