Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 3: The Morning After
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Having discovered that Eliza and Harry have run away, Mr. Shelby offers assistance to Mr. Haley.
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The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 17: The Ocean Gossips
by Hugh Lofting
After breaking down the panel, Doctor Dolittle discovers a young prisoner aboard the pirate ship. Doctor Dolittle brings some positive news back from the sea.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 23: “The Piggies and the Fish”
by Howard R. Garis
On Halloween morning, Curly and Flop decide to dress up and fool Uncle Wiggly. However, he overhears their plan and hatches one of his own. He dresses up like a fish and is caught by a local fisherman.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 16: Eva and Topsy
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Eva, having fallen ill, makes a request of her father and Topsy.
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
A Spring Wooing
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Come on walkin’ wid me, Lucy; ‘t ain’t no time to mope erroun’"
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 20: “Flop and the Pie Lady”
by Howard R. Garis
While at the bungalow, Curly, Flop, and Uncle Wiggly meet a woman with brown hair, Margaret More. She offers to make pies for them and shoos them away. When they return, a wolf comes by to eat the pie lady, Flop, and the pie. Flop throw the peels at him and sends him running back home.
Humour and Dialect
Angelina
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"When de fiddle gits to singin’ out a ol’ Vahginny reel,"
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
When Dey 'Listed Colored Soldiers
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Dey was talkin’ in de cabin, dey was talkin’ in de hall;"
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“Why Brother Bear Has No Tail”
by Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus tells a story about Brer Bear.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"A Confidence"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Uncle John, he makes me tired;"
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
Booker T. Washington
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"The word is writ that he who runs may read."
Moby Dick
Chapter 109: Ahab and Starbuck in the Cabin
by Herman Melville
An argument between Starbuck and Ahab results in gunplay. Ahab tries not to anger the crew.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXIX. THALATTA! THALATTA!
by Jules Verne
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 19: “Curly and the Sour Milk”
by Howard R. Garis
During a brief vacation from school, Curly and Flop agree to go to Uncle Wiggley’s island bungalow. While there, Curly hears Ethel Rose crying and walks her home. A bear appears and drinks the sour milk from their pail and they escape.
Lyrics of Lowly Life
"A Banjo Song"
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Oh, dere ’s lots o’ keer an’ trouble"
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.
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.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
CHAPTER X. INTERESTING CONVERSATIONS WITH ICELANDIC SAVANTS
by Jules Verne
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 18: Uncle Tom's New Master
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
With Mr. St. Clare gone, Mrs. St. Clare makes a decision about the slaves. Tom's hopes for finding a new, kind master are gone after meeting Simon Legree.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 20: “Zeb Returns to the Ranch”
by L. Frank Baum
Homesickness now hits the friends. They go home to Kansas.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXI. COMPASSION FUSES THE PROFESSOR'S HEART
by Jules Verne
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 42”
by Mark Twain
Tom is brought to the Phelps house, still healing from his wounds. Jim is re-captured after sacrificing his freedom in order to save Tom. Tom reveals the late Miss Watsons' final wishes in regards to Jim's freedom.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 13: "When the Door Opened"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. A story that continues to describe the traditions of Christmas. The three children receive a special visit from Santa, who distributes their Christmas presents.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter III: "Will’s Letter"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls plan excitedly for their trip to Florida. Grace speaks to her father about her missing brother and the trip south. A letter arrives.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXIII: "The Escape"
by Laura Lee Hope
The group raids the camp, rescuing Tom, but the other man has disappeared during the night.