The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Chapter 6: Philanthropy in Minor Canon Corner
by Charles Dickens
The home life of the Reverend Septimus Crisparkle is introduced to the reader. Mr. Crisparkle plans a dinner party.
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Lyrics of Love and Laughter
The Haunted Oak
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Pray why are you so bare, so bare,"
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXII: “The Disposition of the Two Prizes”
by Oliver Optic
Christy is informed by the captain that he is to be sent home. He bids goodbye to his fellow sailors who leave with the Tallahatchie.
A Lincoln Anthology
The Boy’s Life of Lincoln
by Helen Nicolay
A short biographical sketch of Abe Lincoln.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 4, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Antony, Octavius, and Lepidus gather to discuss the fates of the conspirators. Anthony harbors doubts about his fellow Roman. Octavius and Antony discuss the impending confrontation with Brutus and Cassius.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 6: The Remarkable Incident of Dr. Lanyon”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jekyll seems to be improving, but then refuses visitors. Utterson goes to see Lanyon to find him sickly and unhappy.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 30: Consequences
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. Chester's fair allows the girls to show off their individual talents. Aunt Carrol's decision leaves Jo dissapointed.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XIII. HOSPITALITY UNDER THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
by Jules Verne
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 13: Furlough
by Henry O. Flipper
The author describes the most desired privilege of any cadet at West Point.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Preparing to Leave the Old Home"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth’s parents sell their plantation and move to Florida.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 19: In Which Passepartout Takes a Too Great Interest in His Master, and What Comes of It
by Jules Verne
Passepartout explores Hong Kong, admiring the diversity of its residents. Detective Fix finally divulges his true identity to Passepartout.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter V
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Dashwood announces that they are to leave soon, and take the cottage in Devonshire. The chapter describes everyone’s reactions.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 18: Nine Days
by Charles Dickens
Darnay and Lucie marry and leave for their honeymoon. Dr. Manette is not well.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 9
by Ross Kay
The rude men leave the Go Ahead Boys when they saw the Caledonia and the four boys make their escape. The Caledonia takes them in tow after hearing their story, and they are able to get fresh gasoline and breakfast before conintuing on.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 4: "The Blue Croaker, the Bright Agate, and the Little Gray Mig"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. The Toyman brings the three children marbles to play with and the story explains the many seasons of the fictional Boyland.
David Copperfield
Chapter 39: Wickfield and Heep
by Charles Dickens
David drops by to check on Miss Betsey's house, then head to Canterbury to visit old friends. Uriah Heep and his mother dominate affairs at the Wickfield estate.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, December 3, 1805
by Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson's fifth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 2: “How Uncle Henry Got into Trouble”
by L. Frank Baum
Because of Uncle Henry’s failing health and poor weather, he and Aunt Em are broke and are going to lose the farm. They tell Dorothy that she will be better off living as a princess in Oz rather than poor with them. Dorothy goes to her room and with the help of Ozma and the Magic Belt, she leaves for Oz.
Whitefoot the Woodmouse
"Farmer Brown’s Boy Becomes Acquainted"
by Thornton W. Burgess
Farmer Brown’s boy decides to become friends with Whitefoot and begins to feed him crumbs to get his attention until he is able to gain his trust.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 29: “How Glinda Worked a Magic Spell”
by L. Frank Baum
Ozma and the others prepare for a visit to Glinda the Good. Glinda comes up with a way to make Oz invisible to all eyes other than their own. She has made it impossible for anyone to communicate with Oz ever again.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 15: “Nest Building”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary talks to Colin about taking him to see the garden. Upon returning to the garden, she notices that spring has arrived and the flowers are blooming. Dickon declares that Colin will never get better as long as he only thinks of sickness and death.
Explorers
Christopher Columbus, Part 1
by Wilbur F. Gordy
Columbus seeks a new route to the Indies and discovers America. His frightened sailors continually want to turn back and even threaten him. After about 10 weeks they do find land and natives.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 45: Between Hampshire and London
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Sir Pitt and Lady Jane visit the Rawdon Crawleys in London. Rebecca's attention to Sir Pitt does not sit well with Lady Jane.
Moby Dick
Chapter 23: The Lee Shore
by Herman Melville
Ishmael observes the sailor Bulkington.
The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 5: “Tommy Fox is Hungry”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
When Tommy Fox plays ill, a squirrel is fooled.