The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Language of Beasts”
by Andrew Lang
For saving the daughter of the snake king, a man receives the gift of understanding the language of the beasts and becomes wiser because of this.
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Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 24: “The Beggar’s Return”
by Lewis Carroll
The beggar returns to visit the Emperor.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 6: The Jabizri
by Hugh Lofting
In the process of safely traversing the coast, Doctor Dolittle discovers a very interesting insect. The group changes course and heads towards the mountains.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck”
by Beatrix Potter
This book tells the story of Jemima Puddle-Duck, introduced in the The Tale of Tom Kitten), who seeks out a nesting place away from the farm. A charming fox (who looks not unlike Mr. Tod talks her into nesting at his house on a mysteriously ample supply of feathers. He sends the naive Jemima out to collect traditional herbs for stuffing a duck, saying it is for an omelette. The farm collie, Kep, hears about this, realizes what the fox is really up to and intervenes.
David Copperfield
Chapter 61: I Am Shown Two Interesting Penitents
by Charles Dickens
David accepts an invitation from Mr. Creakle, where he encounters Uriah and Littimer.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 18: Smells
by Hugh Lofting
Failing to find any sign of the boy's uncle in the ocean, the doctor devises another plan to locate him.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 1, Scene 5
by William Shakespeare
Romeo, taken by Juliets beauty is recognized by Tybalt. Romeo and Juliet are both devastated by the discovery of each others true identity.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 10: Two Promises
by Charles Dickens
Darnay makes an admission to Dr. Manette and asks for a promise. Dr. Manette asks for a promise in return from Darnay.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 2: The Fidgit's Story
by Hugh Lofting
Having gained a greater understanding of shellfish languages, Doctor Dolittle transcribes the Fidgit's life story.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 106: Dividing the Proceeds
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Albert and Mercedes make plans for their future.
Beyond the City
Chapter VII: “Venit Tandem Felicitas”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Charles sends a clumsily written letter to Ida asking her if she would accompany him on his tandem tricycle. She accepts and as they ride, he asks her to marry him. She pities him and concedes that she will think about it. However, when he grabs her hand, she does not pull away.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Steadfast Tin-Soldier
by Andrew Lang
The life of a one-legged tin soldier and his paper love, a Dancer.
David Copperfield
Chapter 4: I Fall into Disgrace
by Charles Dickens
David returns home to find that many thing have changed.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
News of Tybalt's death and Romeo's fate reaches Juliet.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Seven-Headed Serpent
by Andrew Lang
How a youth overcomes the seven-headed serpent who has demanded from his nation twenty-four young people each year.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 11: Dusk
by Charles Dickens
Darnay is escorted back to his cell. There is little hope of compassion for the condemned Darnay.
The Four Million
"An Unfinished Story"
by O. Henry
A poor working girl's tale.
The Pink Fairy Book
The House in the Wood
by Andrew Lang
A father asks for his daughters to bring him lunch in the woods, but the birds eat up the trails he has left. The daughters each in turn find a small house with a little old man and three beasts. There they are tested.
His Last Bow: A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes
"The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, Part 1"
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes’s brother visits him and tells him that three pages of the secret submarine plans are missing. The rest of the papers were found with the body of Arthur Cadogen West, however the three missing could enable an enemy to construct the submarine.
Ethan Frome
Introduction
by Edith Wharton
The narrator tells of his first encounter with Ethan Frome in the town of Starkfield, Massachusetts. The narrator seeks information on the reclusive Frome.
Geology Anthology
Fossils, Rocks, and Time
by Lucy E. Edwards and John Pojeta, Jr.
The authors discuss the formation and analysis of fossil formations.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 10: Miss Sharp Begins to Make Friends
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rebecca earns the trust of Sir Pitt.
Great Expectations
Chapter 40
by Charles Dickens
Pip encounters a another stranger and continues to assist "Uncle Provis".
Agnes Grey
Chapter XII: The Shower
by Anne Brontë
Agnes Grey visits Nancy Brown and has a chance to meet with Mr. Weston. Matilda scolds her for leaving.
Behind the Scenes
Preface
by Elizabeth Keckley
A preface by the author, giving some background about the book and her own life.