Vanity Fair
Chapter 26: Between London and Chatham
by William Makepeace Thackeray
A description of George and Amelia's life.
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Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XVII
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Dashwood is happy to see that Edward has come, and welcomes him very warmly as their guest. Again, the theme of money is shown to be of importance to the Dashwood girls; they cannot sustain themselves on their very small fortunes, and this limits their choices.
Common Sense
Part 1
by Thomas Paine
The author discusses the origin and role of government.
Logic: Deductive and Inductive
“Chapter 2”
by Carveth Read, M.A.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 1: A Slave Among Slaves
by Booker T. Washington
The author's earliest memories of childhood and the conditions in which his family lived and worked are explained.
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.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Elf Maiden
by Andrew Lang
A man is stranded on an island because of a trick his friend played on him out of jealousy. He meets another woman and they live a magical life.
A Little Princess
Chapter 8: In the Attic
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara begins her new life as a servant.
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.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 9: Personal Treatment
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass remembers the kindness of Miss Lucretia.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 4: Birds of a Feather Flock Together
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The many members of the Bird family return home to visit during the holidays.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"A Runaway’s Story, and its Happy Ending"
by Kirk Munroe
Mr. Elmer comes home with Mr. March. Mr. March sees Frank again for the first time in awhile.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tailor of Gloucester”
by Beatrix Potter
This book tells the story of a poor tailor, his cat, and the mice that live in his shop. He has many scraps of cloth and ribbons left over that are too small for any practical use. The mice take these and make fine clothes for themselves. The tailor sends his cat Simpkin to buy food and a twist of cherry-colored silk for a coat the mayor has commissioned for his wedding. While the cat is gone, he frees the mice from teacups where Simpkin has imprisoned them. When Simpkin returns and finds his mice gone, he hides the twist in anger. When the tailor falls ill, the mice save the day by completing the coat.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 36: The Glory and the Dream
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Exam results are posted, bringing positive news to Anne. The Cuthbert's continuing health problems concern Anne.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 19: “The New Suit”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie goes to pick up his new suit and finds that his pants are too long. Mr. Frog tells him to tie stones to his feet to help his legs stretch. The next morning (after his pants had stopped shrinking) they were just the right size.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter VI
by Ann Radcliffe
Osbert becomes acquainted with the Baroness. The deadline for the response to Malcolm approaches.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXVI. THE WORST PERIL OF ALL
by Jules Verne
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 5
by George Eliot
Silas finds things are amiss after returning to the cottage and sets off to the village for help.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXIII. WATER DISCOVERED
by Jules Verne
Vanity Fair
Chapter 27: In Which Amelia Joins Her Regiment
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia's appearance affects George's regiment. Mrs. O'Dowd has plans for Glorvina and Jos.
The Four Million
"The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein"
by O. Henry
A pharmacist conspires to diminish the capacity of a rival suitor.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 2
by H.G. Wells
The stranger meets Teddy Henfrey. Mrs. Hall is curious about the new guest. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Game of Logic
Chapter 4
by Lewis Carroll
The author gives the reader several random logic puzzles to decipher.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 3: “Across the Moor”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary and Mrs. Medlock arrive at the mansion to find that Mr. Craven does not wish to see them. Mrs. Medlock shuts Mary in her room and forbids her to wander the mansion.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter XV
by Jane Austen
Catherine receives a note from Isabella, bidding her to visit as soon as possible. Catherine goes to Isabella’s and discovers that her friend is engaged to James. Catherine receives interesting news from John.