Behind the Scenes
Chapter 1: Where I Was Born
by Elizabeth Keckley
The author discusses the place of her birth and her memories of her parents.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 24”
by Mark Twain
Huck, Jim, the duke and the dauphin arrive in another town. The duke and the dauphin attempt to steal a deceased man's wealth.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 8: Monseigneur in the Country
by Charles Dickens
The Marquis arrives at his village where he treats the peasants with callous indifference.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 19: The Run-Away Plot
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass' disdain for the institution continues to grow.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 9: In Which the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean Prove Propitious to the Designs of Phileas Fogg
by Jules Verne
As the Mongolia passes through the Red Sea, Phileas and Passepartout each pass the time in their own way. Having had his passport stamped, Phileas Fogg offers some incentive to the engineer to expedite the voyage to Bombay.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 33”
by Mark Twain
Tom agrees to help Huck free Jim. Huck and Tom stay at the Phelps place, hoping to learn where Jim is being held. The dauphin and the duke get their just reward.
A Little Princess
Chapter 4: Lottie
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara's presence at the school upsets Lavinia. Sara agrees to help Lottie.
A Christmas Carol
“Stave I”
by Charles Dickens
Ebenezer Scrooge is visited by the ghost of his deceased business partner. Marley's ghost warns Ebenezer to expect three more visitors.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 25: “The Curtain”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
We discover more about the robin. Mary and Colin are transformed into happy delightful children. Colin has opened the drapes in his room that covered his mother’s portrait.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter VII: “The Guest”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Phoebe helps Hepzibah make breakfast while noticing her strange behavior. Clifford comes downsrtairs to breakfast and ignores his sister, Hepzibah. When she explains her new occupation as shopkeeper, Clifford assures her that he is not ashamed of her, but weeps over his own life.
Beowulf
Chapter 21
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Open Boat: A Tale Intended to be After the Fact. Being the Experience of Four Men Sunk from the Steamer Commodore
Chapter 7
by Stephen Crane
The men can see buildings and houses on the shore, but cannot see any people. Dawn breaks and they row to shore. The captain tells them that their boat will swamp and they must jump ship and swim for the shore.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 20: “How the Hoard Was Brought to Burgundy”
by James Baldwin
The fate of Siegfried’s treasure.
The Story of Siegfried
The Foreword
by James Baldwin
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XIII: “The First Shot of Blumenhoff”
by Oliver Optic
The Bellevite takes fire from the Tallahatchie and responds.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 14: Anne's Confession
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne is punished after Marilla's broach goes missing
Moby Dick
Chapter 40: Midnight, Forecastle
by Herman Melville
The sailors interact as a storm approaches.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 10: Oliver Becomes Better Acquainted with the Characters of His New Associates; And Purchases Experiences at a High Price. Being a Short, But Very Important Chapter, In This History.
by Charles Dickens
After going to "work" with Charley and Jack, Oliver starts to understand the true nature of Fagin's dealings. Oliver finds himself the victim of false accusations.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 17: “A Tantrum”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary awakens to hear Colin screaming and throwing a tantrum from inside his room. She is summoned to his room and scolds him for screaming. She tells him that she hates him and he should go on screaming forever. She then looks at his back claiming that there is nothing wrong with it. Colin realizes for the first time that his affliction is largely in his head.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 5: “Dorothy Picks the Princess”
by L. Frank Baum
The evil prince has delayed picking the overripe princess, so Dorothy does when he’s asleep. The prince must go replant himself.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 5
by William Shakespeare
After a display of his love, Romeo departs Juliet's room. Upset by the news of her planned marriage to Paris, Juliet departs for Friar Lawrence's to seek counsel.
Beowulf
Chapter 23
by Francis Barton Gummere
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 13: “The Den of the Dragonettes”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends come upon the dragonettes.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 12: “Might I Have a Bit of Earth?”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary tells Martha her feelings for Dickon. Mrs. Sowerby scolds Archibald for neglecting Mary, so he sends for her at once. They meet and instantly like each other. Mary tells her uncle that she would like a bit of earth to make her happy. He tells her she can have any piece of earth on the manor grounds. Dickon promises to return to the garden.
Moby Dick
Chapter 93: The Castaway
by Herman Melville
Pip is punished for disobeying Ahab.
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