Behind the Scenes
Chapter 14: Old Friends
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
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Seven O’Clock Stories
“Fifteenth Night: Jack Frost and the Man-in-the-Moon”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Marmaduke has a dream while he is ill and meets Jack Frost, who takes him on a fun adventure in his toy sleigh.
David Copperfield
Chapter 13: The Sequel of My Resolution
by Charles Dickens
David arrives at Aunt Betsey's house.
Main Street
Chapter 12
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol's attempts at rebuilding and reforming the town continue to be thwarted by the townspeople. In order to maintain their social status, Carol and Kennicott move to the lake for the summer. Carol is initially impressed by the Perrys, but changes her mind after hearing their opinions.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 8: Cahoots
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
A man visiting an old Virginia grave-yard sees two monuments side by side. One monument is inscribed with the name Robert Vaughan Fairfax and 1864, and the other simply said "Cahoots" and nothing more. The man then goes to a nearby post-office to ask the man in charge about the two monuments.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 38: On the Shelf
by Louisa May Alcott
Meg and John's marriage experiences another crisis. Marmee's advice yields positive results for Meg and John.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 39: Lazy Laurence
by Louisa May Alcott
Amy, realizing that Laurie is heart broken, gently reprimands Laurie for his behavior.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 20
by Emily Brontë
Nelly convinces Linton that staying at Wuthering Heights will be fine. When he arrives Heathcliff admits that he does not love his son, he also admits that he only wishes to gain access to the Grange through Linton.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 1: "The Little Lost Fox"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. This story specifically focuses on the children saving a little fox named Reddy from the redcoats.
Main Street
Chapter 16
by Sinclair Lewis
Christmas arrives and Carol and Will attend a party at a friends house. Carol's frustration with the stagnant atmosphere of Gopher Prairie continues to increase.
The Grey Fairy Book
The Unlooked-For Prince
by Andrew Lang
A king who has not been able to have children makes a promise, only to find that he has given up his only child. The prince determines to find a way out of the promise, and completes several tasks with the help of the princess.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 5: Some Other Birds Are Taught to Fly
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Carol extends an invitation to the Ruggles.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Mr. Tod”
by Beatrix Potter
Mr. Tod, a fox, and Tommy Brock, a badger, are both troublesome neighbors and “disagreeable people.” Mr. Tod has a habit of taking up lodging in other people’s houses. Mr. Brock visits a rabbit friend, who turns out to be Mr. Bouncer Bunny from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and then steals his son Benjamin Bunny’s children with plans to cook and eat them. Mr. Tod however finds that Mr. Brock has taken up residence in one of his homes, and after many comical efforts to rouse him, they fight it out. Meanwhile, Benjamin and his cousin Peter have come to rescue Benjamin’s children, and the fight gives them a chance to sneak off with the baby bunnies.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 25”
by Mark Twain
The deceased man's daughter gives a large sum of money to the dauphin. The town doctor is suspicious of the two men.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
David Copperfield
Chapter 11: I Begin Life on My Own Account, and Don't Like It
by Charles Dickens
David, now in London, works at Mr. Murdstone's winery. Mr. Micawber is sent away.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 27
by Edith Wharton
A financial disaster puts a damper on Newland's plans.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 35: Widow and Mother
by William Makepeace Thackeray
News of George's fate reaches the elder Osbourne. George's final wishes are not honored. Amelia, accompanied by Dobbin, returns home.
Great Expectations
Chapter 55
by Charles Dickens
Pip remains loyal to Magwitch, as Herbert and Wemmick both prepare to marry their fiancees.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 6: When the Pie was Opened, The Birds Began to Sing
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The Bird's and the Ruggle's have Christmas dinner.
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 5: Mr. Durdles and Friend
by Charles Dickens
While proceeding home, Jasper encounters Durdles and a boy named called Deputy.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 43: “The Battle of the Sand Belt”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee sends word to all factories to evacuate all personnel for he plans to bomb the factories with secret mines. All of England is against the Yankee and plans to fight against him. When the boys are unsure, the Yankee reassures the boys that they will only have to fight the hated nobility.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 24: “Conclusion”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The book’s narrator discusses the events that followed Dimmesdale’s death and reports on the fates of the other major characters.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 19: “The Child at the Brook-Side”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hester calls to Pearl to join her and Dimmesdale. From the other side of the brook, Pearl eyes her parents with suspicion.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 5
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Prince Dolor finds that the magical traveling cloak can fly and can grant his wishes. He receives a pair of golden spectacles to see things he’d never seen before.