The book "Star in the forest" by Laura Resau is a mystery/adventure about a girl named Zitally,her friend Crystal and a dog named Star. When Zitally's dad goes missing the girls find a starving dog chained to an old truck hood.When fighting goes on in Crytal's home, she knows she can lean on Zitally's shoulder.The three find mischief in the search for Zitally's father.Then Star disappears suddenly. Where is her father? Will they see each other again?