Yellow Star: A Story of East and West

Published in 1911, 'Yellow Star: A Story of East and West' by Elaine Goodale Eastman follows a young Dakota Indian girl named Stella, or Yellow Star, who is adopted by a white family in a small New England town. The novel addresses her struggles with identity and belonging as she navigates a predominantly white community while grappling with her indigenous heritage. It explores themes of cultural intersection and the challenges faced by adopted children, making it a significant work in juvenile fiction about Native American experiences.