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Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 13: The Devil's Trade Mark

by Anna Sewell

Having come across a cruel young man mistreating a horse, John ensures that he is taught a proper lesson about kindness towards animals.

Tales of the Jazz Age

The Diamond as Big as the Ritz Chapter 1

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Diamond as Big as the Ritz, a novella by F. Scott Fitzgerald, follows John T. Unger as he visits the home of dorm-mate Percy Washington. When Unger learns of the wealth of his friend and the measures the Washington family will take to protect their fortune, he is faced with an important decision.

Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 5: A Fair Start

by Anna Sewell

Still in pleasant surroundings, Black Beauty learns a few things about his lineage, and meets some of the other horses in the stables.

Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 20: Joe Green

by Anna Sewell

Joe Green continues to gain the confidence and respect of John and the master, and is eventually allowed to take charge of Black Beauty. Joe attempts to intervene on the behalf of two mistreated horses.

The Light Princess

Story 3: “She Can’t Be Ours!”

by George MacDonald

The king and queen discover the princess has been bewitched when she appears weightless and floats when they release her.

Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 12: A Stormy Day

by Anna Sewell

Black Beauty's intuition proves beneficial to his master while traveling in foul weather.

Winesburg, Ohio

The Untold Lie, concerning Ray Pearson

by Sherwood Anderson

Hal Winter's situation causes a brief feeling of bitterness to overcome Ray Pearson.

The Woman in White

EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part XII”

by Wilkie Collins

Their search leads Marian and Walter to the school, where they hear the story of the "ghost" seen by one of the students. Walter resolves to further their search that evening.

Black Beauty

Part 2, Chapter 22: Earlshall

by Anna Sewell

Merrylegs and Black Beauty are taken to their new home in Earlshall Park, where they are introduced to Mr. York. John Manley says his final farewell to the pair. Gradually, Black Beauty and Merrylegs are reintroduced to the check rein.

Tales of the Jazz Age

The Diamond as Big as the Ritz Chapter 5

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Poems, Puzzles, and Stories of Lewis Carroll

"Puzzles from Wonderland"

by Lewis Carroll

A collection of seven nonsensical riddles written as poems.

Tales of the Jazz Age

The Diamond as Big as the Ritz Chapter 3

by F. Scott Fitzgerald

The Story of Doctor Dolittle

Chapter 1: Puddleby

by Hugh Lofting

John Dolittle, a knowledgable doctor in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, finds that his love of animals is taking a toll on his finances.

Lyrics of Lowly Life

"A Confidence"

by Paul Laurence Dunbar

"Uncle John, he makes me tired;"

Nursery Rhymes and Traditional Poems

Robin Hood and Allin A Dale

by Traditional

A poem about Robin Hood in the form of a ballad.

A Christmas Carol

“Stave V”

by Charles Dickens

Ebnezer awakes on Christmas morning a changed man.

The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat

Chapter 14

by Ross Kay

The boys head for the Thousand Islands and discuss what to do about their rude passenger. They see the Varmint II and speak of racing the boats again.

The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat

Chapter 4

by Ross Kay

The three boys find their missing companion in Albany when they arrive. John caught a ride on the Varmint and then they speak about how the boats compare and talk about the different canals they can explore.

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.

The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat

Chapter 2

by Ross Kay

The four boys continue on at a steady pace in their motor boat and talk about the boat races and the qualifications to enter West Point.

Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 8: Ginger's Story Continued

by Anna Sewell

Ginger tells more of her life's story to Black Beauty.

Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 6: Liberty

by Anna Sewell

Black Beauty finds that his new duties are somewhat restricting.

The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat

Chapter 3

by Ross Kay

They realize the swift boat they had attempted to race was Varmint and they stop in Poughkeepsie for lunch. They look for their lost companion, Sting, and dock for the night.

The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat

Chapter 5

by Ross Kay

Grant realizes he has the wrong bag as he gets onto the motor boat. He discovers the bag is heavier than his and tries to think of a plan to get his back or at least open the mystery one. Fred and John seem to know something more about the luggage.

Babbitt

Chapter 17

by Sinclair Lewis

The wealthy Eathorne's approval of George's suggestions gives him great pleasure. George's standing in the church continues to increase.