Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 3: The Negro Chase
by William Wells Brown
Fear is overwhelming Currer after a runaway slave is hunted.
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Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 8: “A Ride on a Lion”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel and the Earl discuss the weight of tea.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Tritill, Litill, and the Birds”
by Andrew Lang
Each of three sons goes out to see the world. The first two are cruel to two beggars and birds and end up killed by an ogress. The third brother is kind to the beggars and the birds, and they help him win out over the ogress and earn many rewards.
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.
The Wind in the Willows
Wayfarers All
by Kenneth Grahame
Rat is about to leave on another adventure with the Sea Rat, but is stopped by Mole before departing.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 14: Old Friends
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth reminisces about Mrs. Anne Garland and her family.
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.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XI: “Sumner Drifts Away on a Raft ”
by Kirk Munroe
While Quorum set out traps for the racoons, Worth and Sumner build a raft. Sumner takes off on the raft.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter V
by Ann Radcliffe
The Baron stops the attack on Dunbayne by threatening Osbert’s life. He offers up a trade: the Earl for his sister. Alleyn returns to Athlin and tries to help Matilda find another option.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 20: “How Dorothy Lunched with a King”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy meets the King of Bunnybury and has lunch with him. He cries and complains about how unhappy he is being king. Dorothy says she’ll talk to Glinda and help him find a replacement.
Babbitt
Chapter 28
by Sinclair Lewis
George's relationship with Tanis takes a toll on his marriage, while his liberal opinions put him at odds with his friends.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter VII: “Mysterious Disappearance of the Canoes”
by Kirk Munroe
Upon returning from their exploration, the boys discover the canoes missing. Sumner decides to shoot a racoon.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 20: “How the Hoard Was Brought to Burgundy”
by James Baldwin
The fate of Siegfried’s treasure.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Water of Life
by Grimm Brothers
An old man sends his three sons on a mission, but only the youngest is successful in his endeavors.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter V: “The Great Florida Reef”
by Kirk Munroe
The author describes the canoe. Sumner and his companion, Worth, attempt to catch fish.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 13: “The Den of the Dragonettes”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends come upon the dragonettes.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 12: “Might I Have a Bit of Earth?”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary tells Martha her feelings for Dickon. Mrs. Sowerby scolds Archibald for neglecting Mary, so he sends for her at once. They meet and instantly like each other. Mary tells her uncle that she would like a bit of earth to make her happy. He tells her she can have any piece of earth on the manor grounds. Dickon promises to return to the garden.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
Billy Beg and His Bull
by Seumas McManus
Billy Beg and His Bull encounter many adventures in their escape from the king’s new queen.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 4: “A Cunning Conspiracy”
by Lewis Carroll
The Chancellor signs an agreement with my Lady who has given herself the title of Vice Wardeness.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Gifts of the Magician”
by Andrew Lang
An evil magician gives gifts to a youth, who uses them to save himself from hanging.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Solitude
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau contemplates the benefits of solitary living.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 24: “Dorothy Is Delighted”
by L. Frank Baum
Ann expresses her homesickness and dismay for trying to conquer the world. Ozma and the Wizard sit watching the entire spectacle in their magic picture frame and feel sorry for Queen Ann. The Wizard instantly sends Queen Ann, her officers, Files and the Rose Princess back to Oogaboo. Tik-Tok is sent back to Oz. Ozma consults with Dorothy about the strangers. The Wizard sends for Betsy, Hank, Shaggy and his brother.
The Professor
Chapter 1: Introductory
by Charlotte Brontë
The narrator introduces himself through a letter written to an old schoolmate. The letter tells of his decision to become a tradesman, as well as of meeting his brother and his brother's wife.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 17: The “Thunder Child”
by H.G. Wells
Chaos and death continue to overtake the spread as vessels become jammed on the river. The narrator's brother witness the arrival of another cylinder, and later attempts to escape on a steamer. The Thunder Child battles with the tripods.
David Copperfield
Chapter 21: Little Em'ly
by Charles Dickens
While still in London with Steerforth, David pays a visit to Peggotty and receives good news about Little Em'ly and Ham.