Stories from Around the World
“The Dragon and the Prince”
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A prince overcomes a dragon and rescues his brothers.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 3: “How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy heads for the Land of Oz with her blue and white checkered dress and silver shoes from the wicked witch. After she stays at a rich munchin’s house for a celebration, she starts off on the yellow brick road and meets a scarecrow who she saves from hanging on a pole. He then wants to join her to go to the Land of Oz so that he can ask the Oz for a brian.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 11: “Jinjur’s Ranch”
by L. Frank Baum
The friends find their way to Jinjur with the hope she will direct them to Glenda the Good so that they can be returned to their former selves.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XV: “Worth and Quorom in Search of Sumner”
by Kirk Munroe
Worth and Quorum seach for the missing Sumner.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 16: “A Changed Crocodile”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel and the narrator talk about inviting Dr. Forester to a future picnic. the narrator sees Bruno and Sylvie curled up in the moss asleep.
Ethan Frome
Chapter 4
by Edith Wharton
The circumstances of Ethan's marriage to Zeena are explained. With Zeena gone for the evening, Mattie prepares dinner for herself and Ethan.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XII: "The Breakdown of the Motor"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The fishing proves to be exciting, and they are happy with their catch. They set out into the gulf, but quickly run into trouble when the motor gives out.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 1: A Great Moment
by Hugh Lofting
Having discovering the trapped Long Arrow, the group works to rescue the naturalist. Jip once again proves himself to be a hero. Doctor Dolittle's action bring great affection from the rest of the tribe.
The Souls of Black Folk
Chapter 2: Of the Dawn of Freedom
by W. E. B. Du Bois
Du Bois discusses the period of history from 1861 to 1872, as it relates to the American Negro.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 22: “How the Wizard Found Dorothy”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the animals meet up with the rest of their party and she tells them the adventures of the day. The next morning, the group sets off again. They arrive at the Rigmarole Town, the town where people speak in long drawn-out speeches.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 16: A Strange Attack
by Laura Lee Hope
After a struggle, Mr. Dunn is finally rescued. The troupe encounters a strange animal while traveling downstream.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Tom Thumb
by Grimm Brothers
A young man no larger than a thumb experiences many great adventures.
Great Expectations
Chapter 41
by Charles Dickens
Herbert returns home prompting Magwitch to leave. Herbert and Pip devise a plan to keep Pip out of harms way.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 9
by Jack London
Hump has an extended philosophical discussion with Captain Larsen, while an enraged Mugridge continues to perform extra duties. An argument with Captain Larsen results in the continuation of Hump's duties as cabin boy. The situation between Mugridge and Hump finally comes to a head.
Moby Dick
Chapter 53: The Gam
by Herman Melville
Ishmael explains the ritual of the gam.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Two: A Voyage to Brobdingnag: Chapter 6
by Jonathan Swift
Several contrivances of the author to please the king and queen. He shows his skill in music. The king inquires into the state of England, which the author relates to him. The king’s observations thereon.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 7: The Examination
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Villefort questions Dantes and makes a serious discovery.
Moby Dick
Chapter 72: The Monkey-Rope
by Herman Melville
Ishmael discusses the use of the monkey-rope when processing the whale.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 17: “The Pastor and His Parishioner”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
In the forest, Hester and Dimmesdale are finally able to escape both the public eye and Chillingworth. They join hands and sit in a secluded spot near a brook. Hester tells Dimmesdale that Chillingworth is her husband. The former lovers plot to steal away on a ship to Europe, where they can live with Pearl as a family.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 17: The Last Flogging
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 24: The Arrest
by William Wells Brown
Nat Turner interferes with Clotel's mission as a fugitive.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
CHAPTER XLII. HEADLONG SPEED UPWARD THROUGH THE HORRORS OF DARKNESS
by Jules Verne
Oliver Twist
Chapter 43: Wherein is Shown How the Artful Dodger Got Into Trouble.
by Charles Dickens
Noah meets with Fagin and is given his first job.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Lily and the Lion
by Grimm Brothers
A merchant encounters a lion while on his journeys.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 15: “The Man of Tin”
by L. Frank Baum
The friends reach the Tin Man’s birthplace and discover a Tin Soldier. The Scarecrow uses the Tin Man’s oil to unrust him. He begins marching around, citing a poem.