Moby Dick
Chapter 118: The Quadrant
by Herman Melville
A destructive outburst by Ahab elicits varying responses from the crew.
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Seven O’Clock Stories
“Third Night: Noisy Folks”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The description of the first and second cousins of chickens: ducks and geese. These are part of the barnyard friends that are playmates to the three children.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 1, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Paris informs Capulet of his desire to marry Juliet. Romeo and Benvolio receive unexpected invitations to a masquerade feast.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 1: Shellfish Languages Again
by Hugh Lofting
As the voyage continues, Doctor Dolittle once again attempts to understand the language of the shellfish.
The Brown Fairy Book
How Geirald the Coward Was Punished
by Andrew Lang
Rosald, the son of a poor knight, and Geirald, the son of a rich man, head on a quest commissioned by Geirald’s father. In return for taking care of Rosald’s expenses, Geirald requests that Rosald give all credit of their quest to him. Rosald agrees and his ability to keep his promise proves to change his luck.
Moby Dick
Chapter 44: The Chart
by Herman Melville
Ishmael gives a description of Ahab's search for Moby Dick.
The Game of Logic
Chapter 4
by Lewis Carroll
The author gives the reader several random logic puzzles to decipher.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part 1, Chapter VI
by James Fenimore Cooper
Mulford and Rose talk. He reveals his jealousy over her relationship with Jack Tier, but she reveals that Jack is married. Wallace questions the captain. Spike gives Jack Tier orders.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXIV: “Lieutenant-Commander Christopher Passford”
by Oliver Optic
Graines tells the Passfords of Christy’s exploits. Captain Rombold pays a visit. Bertha Pembrooke arrives.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 24: The Coral Realm
by Jules Verne
A distracted Captain Nemo asks Aronnax for some medical assistance. The men travel to the coral kingdom to bury the dead.
Beowulf
Chapter 13
by Francis Barton Gummere
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 23: “Ruggedo Reforms”
by L. Frank Baum
Kaliko agrees to let Ruggedo stay as long as he stays out of trouble. Betsy and her friends say good-bye to Polychrome.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 36: Is a Very Short One, and May Appear of No Great Importance in Its Place, But it Should Be Read Notwithstanding, As a Sequel to the Last, and a Key to One That Will Follow When Its Time Arrives.
by Charles Dickens
As Harry prepares to leave, he asks a favor of Oliver.
Black Beauty
Part 1, Chapter 5: A Fair Start
by Anna Sewell
Still in pleasant surroundings, Black Beauty learns a few things about his lineage, and meets some of the other horses in the stables.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"The Great Mill Picnic"
by Kirk Munroe
There was a picnic with much merriment and dancing.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 22
by Jack London
After a discussion of Captain Larsen's cruel behavior towards the crew, Hump and Maud come to an understanding.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 11: “The Wonderful City of Oz”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends are allowed to see the Wizard of Oz individually. He tells each they are to kill the Wicked Witch.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter IV: “A Day Behind the Counter”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Judge Jaffrey Pyncheon passes by the little store. Hepzibah is also visited by Uncle Venner who gives her advise on shopkeeping. At the end of the day, Phoebe arrives unaware that the letter she sent in advance never arrived. Hepzibah tells her she can only stay one night because she might disturb Clifford.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 18: “Away to the South”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy cries at the departure of the balloon. The next morning, she and her friends try to find a way to get Dorothy back to Kansas. They agree that they will go visit Glinda, the good witch of the South, and ask her for help.
Moby Dick
Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck
by Herman Melville
Ahab appears before the men, declaring his intentions.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 26
by Jack London
Hump, assisted by Oofty-Oofty, tends to the wounded sailors. Hump, Captain Larson, and Maud discuss temptation and the soul over dinner. Hump attempts to intervene after encountering Larson and Maude in outside his cabin. Overcome by pain, Captain Larsen collapses. Hump, feeling that he can no longer stay on board the Ghost, gathers supplies and sets his course for Japan accompanied by Maud.
Main Street
Chapter 20
by Sinclair Lewis
A visit from Will's relatives causes great discomfort for Carol. Carol becomes pregnant, eventually giving birth to a son, Hugh.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 12: “Baby Pinky and the Doctor”
by Howard R. Garis
Baby Pinky is sick and wakes up the whole household with his crying. They take her to the hospital to make her well again.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 20: The Fisherman's Town
by Hugh Lofting
The red haired fisherman shares his story. Doctor Dolittle takes the fisherman home. For there efforts, both the doctor and Jip receive tokens of gratitude.
Hamlet
Act 1, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Claudius explains his hasty nuptials. Gertrude and Claudius have a request for Hamlet. Hamlet continues to lament his loss.