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The Pink Fairy Book

Snowflake

by Andrew Lang

A man and woman wish for a child. One winter they decide to create a snow child, and are shocked to see their creation miraculously come to life. They treat the child, Snowflake, as their own and shower her with love and affection. Unfortunately the arrival of spring brings changes that cause unhappiness.

The Jungle

Chapter 8

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis is once again confronted by union representatives and agrees to join. Jurgis convinces the rest of the family to join the union as the becomes deeply devoted to its cause.

Tales of Terror and Mystery

“The Jew’s Breastplate”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

A museum of fine Oriental archaeology is passed to a new owner who is a close friend of the narrator. After receiving an anonymous warning letter, the museum is robbed. The letter is a warning to the new owner to have more than one guard on watch and is written in a script similar to that of the previous owner.

Dracula

Chapter 17

by Bram Stoker

The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.

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.

The Tin Woodman of Oz

Chapter 12: “Ozma and Dorothy”

by L. Frank Baum

The author introduces Dorothy and Ozma of Oz. Oz had once been a land like any other until Queen Lurine transformed it into a fairyland. Dorothy uses her magic picture and learns of the terrible fate of her friends the Tin Man and the Scarecrow. Ozma and Dorothy embark on a journey to find their friends.

Main Street

Chapter 3

by Sinclair Lewis

Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.

The Jungle

Chapter 19

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis returns with a midwife, but the baby is dead and Ona is dying. After Ona's death, Jurgis leaves the house intending to drink.

The Little Lame Prince

“Clever Alice”

by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik

Clever Alice intends to marry Hans, but worries a great deal. First about a hatchet possibly killing her future child. Then her husband plays a trick on her when he sees her napping when she should be working. She becomes disoriented and unsure of her identity and runs from the town forever.