Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Brute Neighbors
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau discusses the the many wild animals that are present at Walden Pond, including two warring colonies of ants.
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Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXIV: “Hemmed in by a Forest Fire”
by Kirk Munroe
Sumner and Worth struggle to escape the fire, but are confused by the dense smoke. They finally find assistance in the form of Ul-we.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 30: The Queens Class Is Organized
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne is given the opportunity to prepare for the Queen's Academy exam. Matthew's health is cause for concern. Marilla continues to be impressed by Anne.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 3: “How Ozma Granted Dorothy’s Request”
by L. Frank Baum
The author describes the land of Oz to us including the Ozites, the Hammer-Heads, Fighting Trees, and the Kalidahs. Dorothy asks Ozma if Aunt Em and Uncle Henry could live in the Emerald City. She says yes, but to surprise the old couple, for they might be skeptical.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
A Lost Dream
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Ah, I have changed, I do not know"
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Strong Prince”
by Andrew Lang
A prince finds a sword near a river that gives him great strength. He kills a band of robbers and his mother marries the leader. The leader steals his sword and blinds the prince. A giant then helps the prince get his sword back and blind the leader. The giant then gives his daughter to the prince and they live happily ever after.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Third: The Track of a Storm—Chapter 5: The Wood-Sawyer
by Charles Dickens
Lucie stands near La Force, hoping Darnay will be able to see her. Darnay will stand trial soon.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter IX: "A Trap Avoided and Friends Discovered"
by Kirk Munroe
Has-se deals quickly with the venom of the moccasin. They boys learn that their friends are near, but they must first escape their enemies.
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.
A Victorious Union
Chapter III: “A Bivouac Near Fort Morgan”
by Oliver Optic
The men are paired together. They assume their chosen identities to blend in with confederate southerners.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 30: “The Tragedy of the Manor-House”
by Mark Twain
The woman and her family members die at midnight. They hear the sons knocking and escape before they are spotted. They come upon people hanging from trees and see a mob of people. A storm comes and they escape. They find the manor of the house has been hanged and the family burned. The Yankee leads the mob to the three sons who escaped and killed the manor.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Baker Farm
by Henry David Thoreau
After being caught in a rainstorm, Thoreau takes shelter in a neighbor's home.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 3
by W.H.G. Kingston
They arrive at the Kearney house and get to know the family and the area.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 3: Bad Weather
by Hugh Lofting
The Curlew's smooth sailing is interrupted by a sudden patch of rough seas.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXII: “Good-Bye to the Transit”
by Kirk Munroe
The ships are repaired and preparations are made for the travels through the Everglades.
Moby Dick
Chapter 71: The Jeroboam's Story
by Herman Melville
The Pequod has a gam with the whaiing ship Jeroboam. Ahab receives a warning from Gabriel.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"The Great Mill Picnic"
by Kirk Munroe
There was a picnic with much merriment and dancing.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Edna May March"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth return home. Mr. March discovers that Edna May looks like his dead wife. They realize that Edna is Frank’s lost sister.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 15: “In Nibelungen Land Again”
by James Baldwin
Siegfried returns to Nibelungen, and Alberich tells a tale.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 7”
by Mark Twain
Huck escapes his father after faking his own death.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 17: “Brownie Escapes”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie became pinned under the tree until he managed to gnaw his way out. When he got back to town he refused to tell anyone about his experience under the tree for fear of embarassment.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 25
by Edgar Allan Poe
Pym, Peters, and the native proceed south, eventually encountering a very strange mist.
The Jungle
Chapter 16
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is charged with assault and battery, and spends Christmas Eve in jail.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 4: A Message From Africa
by Hugh Lofting
After receiving an urgent message regarding an epidemic, Dr. Dolittle prepares for a voyage to Africa.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Ligeia
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator experiences tragedy, but is reunited with his love through an unconventional occurrence.
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