Flatland
Part 2, Other Worlds, Section 13: How I Had a Vision of Lifeland
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author has a vision of straight lines and assumes they are women.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter I: Down the Rabbit-Hole
by Lewis Carroll
Alice, bored by her sister's reading, follows a passing rabbit down a hole.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XV: "Rene in the Hands of His Enemies"
by Kirk Munroe
Rene manages to befriend one of his captors, but fears that all hope is lost. The tribe prepares for feasting and torture.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Nineteenth Night: Wienerwurst’s Brave Battle”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
On Jehosophat’s birthday, he receives a pony and a dog-cart. Wienerwurst and a bad dog get into a fight and both dogs are injured, but Wienerwurst recovers.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter VII: "Chitta Becomes a Seminole"
by Kirk Munroe
The story turns to Chitta, revealing his actions and travels after the burning of the storehouse.
Moby Dick
Chapter 56: Of the Less Erroneous Pictures of Whales and the True Pictures
by Herman Melville
Ishmael discusses the few accurate depictions of whales he has seen.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 3: “Roundabout”
by L. Frank Baum
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow embark on their journey to find Nimmie Amee. They discuss the route they will take and the dangers they may encounter. The Tin Man and the Scarecrow discuss the benefits of not being human. The Scarecrow recites poetry to entertain them along the way.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 9: The Election
by Hugh Lofting
As the election ends, the good doctor finds himself in a peculiar situation.
Hamlet
Act 4, Scene 7
by William Shakespeare
Claudius meets with Laertes to discuss Polonius and Hamlet. Gertrude tells Claudius of Ophelia's fate.
The Iliad
Book 20: The Battle of the Gods, and the Acts of Achilles
by Homer
News of Achilles entrance into the field of battle prompts Zeus to remove his injunction.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 23: “How They Encountered the Flutterbudgets”
by L. Frank Baum
The gang arrive at Flutterbudget Center, where the citizens worry too much. They quickly leave and arrive in the land of the Winkies. They spot his castle and plan to have lunch with him.
Peter Pan
Chapter 8: The Mermaids' Lagoon
by J.M. Barrie
A peaceful visit to the Mermaid's Lagoon is interrupted by the arrival of pirates.
The Light Princess
Story 9: “Put Me in Again!”
by George MacDonald
The princess meets a very selective prince. He immediately falls in love with her quirky personality and surreal condition as they swim in the lake beside the palace.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 3: The Shadow
by Charles Dickens
Cruncher protects Lucie and Miss Pross. Madame Defarge is unwilling to assist Lucie.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XIX: "The Old World Once More"
by Kirk Munroe
Before departing, the group makes a profitable discovery. Rene and his uncle are reunited.
The Iliad
Book 10: The Night-Adventure of Diomed and Ulysses
by Homer
Both the Trojans and Greeks devise plans to spy on one another. However, only the Greeks are successful.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter II
by Ann Radcliffe
Osbert vows to avenge his father’s death, while Alleyn feels an attraction to Mary. They set out into battle, but face capture.
Peter Pan
Chapter 12: The Children are Carried Off
by J.M. Barrie
The pirates undertake a surprise attack on the Lost Boys' hideout.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 9: “The Journey to Burgundy-Land”
by James Baldwin
Siegfried goes to Burgundy.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 7
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo Disguises himself and waits for Jehan and Phoebus to finish drinking. Phoebus and an inebriated Jehan exit the pub. Claude Frollo passes by his drunken brother as he pursues Captain Phoebus eventually confronting him in the street.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Seventh, Chapter 7
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo Disguises himself and waits for Jehan and Phoebus to finish drinking. Phoebus and an inebriated Jehan exit the pub. Claude Frollo passes by his drunken brother as he pursues Captain Phoebus eventually confronting him in the street.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXI: “Sumner’s Self-Sacrifice”
by Kirk Munroe
Sumner struggles to save himself. Rust reveals the circumstances of his stranding and broken arm.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 39: “The Yankee’s Fight with the Knights”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee prepares for his battle with Sir Sagramor. They battle and the Yankee shoots him.
Dracula
Chapter 22
by Bram Stoker
The group works to sterilize the boxes as quickly as possible. Mina is tormented by her “unclean” status, and contemplates her fate.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 11: What I Heard in the Apple Barrel
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim overhears Silver telling some men about his adventures with Old Flint, the buccanneer. Jim learns that most of the crew on board are Flint’s old shipmates and plan to take the treasure for themselves.