The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 34”
by Mark Twain
Tom figures out the location of Jim. Huck and Tom come up with a plan to free Jim.
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Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 7”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 24: “Dorothy Is Delighted”
by L. Frank Baum
Ann expresses her homesickness and dismay for trying to conquer the world. Ozma and the Wizard sit watching the entire spectacle in their magic picture frame and feel sorry for Queen Ann. The Wizard instantly sends Queen Ann, her officers, Files and the Rose Princess back to Oogaboo. Tik-Tok is sent back to Oz. Ozma consults with Dorothy about the strangers. The Wizard sends for Betsy, Hank, Shaggy and his brother.
A Visit from St. Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas)
A Visit from St. Nicholas ('Twas the Night Before Christmas)
by Clement Clarke Moore
An unexpected house guest arrives on Christmas night.
Main Street
Chapter 38
by Sinclair Lewis
After a year, Will visits Carol in Washington. Carol and Will strengthen their relationship with some time away. As Carol returns to work, she is already pregnant with her second child.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Snow-Daughter and the Fire-Son
by Andrew Lang
The difficult lives and unhappy end of the snow-daughter and fire-son.
Flatland
Part 2, Section 20: How the Sphere Encouraged Me in a Vision
by Edwin A. Abbott
The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Hare and the Hedgehog”
by Grimm Brothers
Written as a play, this is a story about neighbors who do not get along. The hedgehog challenges the hare to a contest. The contest is used to settle the differences between the neighbors. However, is the means fair?
The Light Princess
Story 2: “Won’t I Just?”
by George MacDonald
The king forgets to invite his sister to the christening of his new child. She becomes very angry and puts a curse on the little princess.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXII: “Good-Bye to the Transit”
by Kirk Munroe
The ships are repaired and preparations are made for the travels through the Everglades.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 40: The Valley of the Shadow
by Louisa May Alcott
Beth's room is prepared to make her final days as comfortable as possible. Jo's poem has a profound effect on Beth.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 7
by Emily Brontë
Catherine returns to Wuthering Heights after a five week transformation from wild girl to young lady, all Mrs. Linton's work. Upon her return, Heathcliff is upset at her changes in appearance and attitude. The Linton's are invited to dinner by Hindley, and Heathcliff is forbidden to join them.
The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Chapter 16: “The Pond in the Green Forest”
by Thornton W. Burgess
After spending the night, Spotty the turtle decides to try and see what’s on the other side of the dam. He tries and fails several times, but finally succeeds. He sees a beautiful pond.
Deductive Logic
Part 2: Chapter 5
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 24
by Emily Brontë
While visiting Linton, Cathy and Hareton have a fight. Cathy visits three days later, but Linton blames her for previous trouble; she vows not to visit him again, and then he apologizes for his behavior. When Cathy tells all of this to Nelly, Nelly tells Edgar and he forbids Cathy to visit Linton, but says he will allow Linton to visit the Grange.
Moby Dick
Chapter 22: Merry Christmas
by Herman Melville
The ship is navigated out to sea.
Dracula
Chapter 7
by Bram Stoker
A great storm in Whitby and a ship with its dead captain comes on shore. The cargo consisits of wooden boxes and a dog that jumps off the boat and disappears. The captain’s log tells about the horror that took place on the ship. The boat is claimed by a group of Russians. The town holds a funeral for the captain and a normally quiet dog is terrified. Lucy is bothered and continues dreaming and sleepwalking.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 3: More Money Troubles
by Hugh Lofting
As time passes the good doctor's collection of animals only continues to increase. A visiting crocodile further exacerbates the doctor's money troubles. Intending to be married, Sarah leaves Puddley-on-the-Marsh.
Great Expectations
Chapter 19
by Charles Dickens
Pip prepares to leave for London feeling guilty about his behavior.
Common Sense
Part 1
by Thomas Paine
The author discusses the origin and role of government.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 37: “An Awful Predicament”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee explains his situation as being and Earl’s property sent on an errand. The Yankee is immediately set free. He goes to the slave quarters and finds the master has been killed by the slaves. The slaves have all been condemned to death. The Yankee contacts Clarence and tells him to call Sir Launcelot to come and bring some knights. The Yankee is arrested as the missing slave and the hanging is arranged.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 4”
by Mark Twain
Huck finds evidence suggesting his father has come looking for him.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 8
by Mark Twain
Tom plays hooky from school feeling bad about his lunch with Becky. Tom runs into his friend Joe Harper.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 28
by Emily Brontë
Nelly returns to the Grange after she is freed by Zillah to assure Edgar that Cathy is safe. She sends servants to bring Cathy back to the Grange, they come back empty handed. Cathy finally escapes with the help of Linton, and is reunited with Edgar right before he dies.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 5: “The Roses Repulse the Refugees”
by L. Frank Baum
Betsy and Hank wander around the country and meet the enchanted Roses who explain that intruders are not welcome in the Rose Kingdom.