The Four Million
"Tobin's Palm"
by O. Henry
A palmist's predictions come true.
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Peter Pan
Chapter 12: The Children are Carried Off
by J.M. Barrie
The pirates undertake a surprise attack on the Lost Boys' hideout.
Babbitt
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
The Babbitt family assembles for breakfast. The reader is introduced to the Babbitt children, Verona, Ted, and little Tinka.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 21
by Mary Shelley
Victor finds that the murdered man is his friend Henry, who has the mark of the monster’s hands on his neck. Victor goes into convulsions, falls ill, and remains in prison. His father stays with him until he is found innocent.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 10: The Private Zoo
by Hugh Lofting
Tommy is given a tour of the animal's quarters.
A Little Princess
Chapter 17: “It Is the Child!”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Large Family children tell the Indian gentleman about their little un-fairy princess.
Moby Dick
Chapter 88: Schools and Schoolmasters
by Herman Melville
Ishmael introduces the reader to some whaling terminology.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 6
by Edgar Allan Poe
Pym describes his experiences on ship with the mutinous crew in charge.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 3
by Edgar Allan Poe
While in hiding upon ship, Pym receives a strange and ominous message.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Eighteenth Night: The Jolly Clown”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
This story continues the adventure of the circus from the previous chapter. Marmaduke gets lost and meets many different characters in the circus. He meets Tody the Clown who helps him find the Toyman.
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.
Main Street
Chapter 39
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol reluctantly returns to Gopher Prairie, where she is welcomed back by many of the townspeople. Carol becomes active in local activities, and soon gives birth to her daughter. Although much time has passed, life in Gopher Prairie proceeds as it always has.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 9: Personal Treatment
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass remembers the kindness of Miss Lucretia.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 19: Escape of Clotel
by William Wells Brown
Clotel has some assistance escaping her current home.
Peter Pan
Chapter 8: The Mermaids' Lagoon
by J.M. Barrie
A peaceful visit to the Mermaid's Lagoon is interrupted by the arrival of pirates.
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.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 8: The Spirit of the Teacher
by Thomas E. Sanders
How the attitude of the teacher can affect the behavior of the students and the overall atmosphere of the classroom.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 11: “Squinty and the Merry Monkey”
by Richard Barnum
Squinty meets Slicko, the jumping squirrel, and comes to a road full of wagons. He discovers a circus and meets Mappo the monkey, who wants to run away.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 5: “How Dorothy Became a Princess”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and Toto return to Oz and are greeted by all of their friends. The next day, Dorothy and Ozma wait for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em to arrive in the throne room at the palace. The elderly couple are greeted by Ozma and the royal subjects.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 5
by Edgar Allan Poe
Dirk Peters continues to provide assistance to Augustus and Pym.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 14: “Ozma Uses the Magic Belt”
by L. Frank Baum
Ozma transports Dorothy to her. She then sends for the others.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 4: A General Survey of the Slave Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation.
The Little Lame Prince
“Prince Cherry”
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.
Babbitt
Chapter 31
by Sinclair Lewis
Feeling guilty for his treatment of his Myra, George breaks off his relationship with Tanis.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 7
by Jack London
As the Ghost catches speed, propelled by the trade winds, Hump takes in the natural beauty of the ocean. Captain Larsen explains more of his philosophy on life to Hump.