Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“A Child’s Dream of a Star”
by Charles Dickens
A folk tale about the connection between death and the afterlife, in this case, heaven.
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The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 10: The Motor Races
by Laura Lee Hope
Jake's story is told to Alice. Alice and Ruth take part in a motor race.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Golden Goose”
by Grimm Brothers
The youngest and silliest of three sons finds good fortune in sharing his meal with a poor old man.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter V: "Missing Again"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls discuss their escape from the winter weather, the clothes to bring, and their plans for the Gem. A telegram from Florida arrives.
Just So Stories
"The Butterfly that Stamped"
by Rudyard Kipling
The story involves King Solomon, a butterfly and their wives and the question of keeping up appearences in front of one’s spouse.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 26: “Floppy and the Bonfire”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop decide to build a bonfire and have a party. While looking for more potatoes to put on the fire, Flop is left alone. A fox comes by to throw him into the fire, sees a potato and runs away with his mouth on fire.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Two Bad Mice”
by Beatrix Potter
While the dolls are away, two curious, naughty mice explore the dolls’ house and steal their furniture.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 15: To-Day a Mistress, Tomorrow A Slave
by William Wells Brown
Clotel is sold once Horatio's wife finds out about her.
The Sonnets
Sonnet 83
by William Shakespeare
I never saw that you did painting need
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter I: "Bad News"
by Laura Lee Hope
Four girls are introduced: Grace, Betty, Molly and Amy. Grace is upset over the disappearance of her brother, Will.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 13: "When the Door Opened"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. A story that continues to describe the traditions of Christmas. The three children receive a special visit from Santa, who distributes their Christmas presents.
The Game of Logic
Chapter 4
by Lewis Carroll
The author gives the reader several random logic puzzles to decipher.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 4: The Wiff-Wiff
by Hugh Lofting
Having gotten a thorough picture of the inner workings of the Dolittle house, Tommy inquires about some of the various exotic animals that are in the doctor's home. After dinner, Doctor Dolittle accompanies Stubbins to see the injured squirrel.
Little Bear at Work and at Play
“Little Bear’s Surprise Party”
by Frances Margaret Fox
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 4: “Squinty Gets Home”
by Richard Barnum
Squinty continues to wander lost in a corn field. Squinty’s family notices that he’s gone, as does the farmer. He sends the dog after Squinty. Squinty returns home.
Selected Essays of Robert Louis Stevenson
"The Ideal House"
by Robert Louis Stevenson
The author describe what would be the ideal house in terms of location.
The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series Two
Time and Eternity, Poem 21
by Emily Dickinson
If anybody's friend be dead
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 8: “Siegfried’s Welcome Home”
by James Baldwin
Siegfried returns home and everyone feasts.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XII: "A Warning"
by Laura Lee Hope
Mr. Hammond escorts the girls to the labor camp. There they meet with Mr. Belton’s wife, who warns them away from seeking Will themselves.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"The Great Mill Picnic"
by Kirk Munroe
There was a picnic with much merriment and dancing.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 1: “Squinty and the Dog”
by Richard Barnum
The readers find out the origin of Squinty’s name. Squinty and his brothers and sisters grow up. Squinty wants to see the world and have some adventures, so he escapes. However, he’s caught by the dog.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 10: “Squinty and the Squirrel”
by Richard Barnum
Squinty takes a ride in an air balloon with the men. They feed him and then he falls asleep. When the balloon lands, Squinty falls out of the basket and tries to run home. On the way he meets a squirrel named Slicko.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXIV: "The Youth on the Raft"
by Laura Lee Hope
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.
The Sonnets
Sonnet 125
by William Shakespeare
Were’t aught to me I bore the canopy
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 23: The Palm Hut
by Laura Lee Hope
The troupe re-boards the craft in search of The Magnolia. A turn down the creek leads to a discovery.