The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 16”
by Mark Twain
Huck and Jim are afraid they passed Cairo. Huck questions whether or not to turn Jim over to the authorities. Bad luck continues to follow Huck and Jim.
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The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 17: The Ocean Gossips
by Hugh Lofting
After breaking down the panel, Doctor Dolittle discovers a young prisoner aboard the pirate ship. Doctor Dolittle brings some positive news back from the sea.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 7: Shellfish Talk
by Hugh Lofting
Eager to see the rest of the Dolittle estate, Tommy arrives early, greeted by Polynesia. The doctor and Tommy discuss the language of solitary animals.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Dragon and His Grandmother
by Andrew Lang
Three soldiers desert a king’s army and end up enthralled to a dragon.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 32: “Dowley’s Humiliation”
by Mark Twain
Dowley boasts of his success in financial matters and once the shop clerk has produced the bill (for the banquet) to the Yankee, the Yankee pays him in full and includes a sizeable tip. Dowley’s pride is wounded.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 9: “The Farewell-Party”
by Lewis Carroll
They all attend the party.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 23
by Edgar Allan Poe
Pym and Peters continue to search for a means of escape from the island.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 1: The Cobbler's Son
by Hugh Lofting
Tommy Stubbins tells about his life in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh and his three friends, Joe, Matthew Mugg, and Luke.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 4: The Chase
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Eliza puts herself in danger to avoid capture. Sam and Andy return to the Shelby home with good news.
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 37: The Golden Rule
by Anna Sewell
A special request is made of Jerry and his cab horses. Black Beauty takes advantage of a rare opportunity.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXIX
by Jane Austen
Marianne is desperate to finally be gone from London; but they are to stay until they go to the Palmers’ with Mrs. Jennings, which is part of the way home from London. An inevitable couple is forming.
Moby Dick
Chapter 14: Nantucket
by Herman Melville
Ishmael retells some of the legends of Nantucket.
Agnes Grey
Chapter XXII: The Visit
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey pays her visit to Ashby Park.
David Copperfield
Chapter 6: I Enlarge My Circle of Acquaintance
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Creakle gives a warning to David. David meets some of the other boys at the school.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 26: The Escape
by William Wells Brown
George Green, and his unfortunate situation, are introduced.
Main Street
Chapter 35
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol continues to silently endure life in Gopher Prairie. Vida excitedly welcomes Raymond Wutherspoon back home from war. The townspeople's quickly increasing wealth prompts the arrival of Mr. Blausser, a businessman deadset on improving and expanding Gopher Prairie. Carol is finally prepared to leave Gopher Prairie.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Peter Rabbit”
by Beatrix Potter
Peter Rabbit defies his mother’s instructions and goes into Mr. McGregor’s garden, where he has to run and hide for his life.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Second Night: The Playmates of the Three Happy Children”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
An introduction to the animals on the family’s farm. They are considered part of the family because they are the playmates of the children.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Cunning Hare
by Andrew Lang
A litte hare has no parents and is raised by his grandmother. By great cunning, he is able to catch their dinner and also capture fire by a narrow escape from being eaten himself.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 18
by Stephen Crane
Henry and Wilson hear another is planning another charge. Henry's regiment has been chose for an offensive charge. Henry and Wilson inform the lieutenant of the offensive. The soldiers await the order for the charge anxiously.
Black Beauty
Part 4, Chapter 46: Jakes and the Lady
by Anna Sewell
Having been sold once again, Black Beauty meets his new master, but finds his time there short lived.
Gulliver's Travels
Part One: A Voyage to Lilliput: Chapter 1
by Jonathan Swift
The author gives some account of himself and family. His first inducements to travel. He is shipwrecked, and swims for his life. Gets safe on shore in the country of Lilliput; is made a prisoner, and carried up the country.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 6: Oliver, Being Goaded by the Taunts of Noah, Rouses into Action, and Rather Astonishes Him.
by Charles Dickens
A sudden epidemic provides Oliver with the opportunity to advance. Confronted by taunts from Noah, Oliver's rage gets the best of him.
Beyond the City
Chapter XIII: “In Strange Waters”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The Admiral sets out to go back to sea and instead sees a moneylenders advertisement. He decides to borrow the money to pay the enormous debt and ends up in the shabby office of two scam artists. They try to make a deal and the Admiral refuses with the advice of Charles. Charles resolves to take him to Mrs. Westmacott’s lawyer.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 10: The Private Zoo
by Hugh Lofting
Tommy is given a tour of the animal's quarters.