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The Blithedale Romance

Chapter VII: “The Convalescent”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Priscilla visits Coverdale with a gift. Hollingsworth and Coverdale argue about the ideas of philanthropy.

Logic: Deductive and Inductive

“Chapter 3”

by Carveth Read, M.A.

The Yellow Fairy Book

The White Duck

by Andrew Lang

A wicked witch turns a queen into a duck and takes her place in the castle, but the white duck is finally able to free herself and save her children.

Around the World in 80 Days

Chapter 35: In Which Phileas Fogg Does Not Have to Repeat His Orders to Passepartout Twice

by Jules Verne

Phileas, having arrived back home, sets Aouda up in the guest room before shutting himself up in his room to ponder his predicament. After a proposal by Aouda, Phileas admits his true feelings.

Crime and Punishment

Part 5, Chapter 2

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

The narrator discusses Katerina's spending of the money given to her by Raskolnikov. Katerina, whose health appears to be failing, treats her guests rudely.

Treasure Island

Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 11: What I Heard in the Apple Barrel

by Robert Louis Stevenson

Jim overhears Silver telling some men about his adventures with Old Flint, the buccanneer. Jim learns that most of the crew on board are Flint’s old shipmates and plan to take the treasure for themselves.

Half-Past Seven Stories

Story 14: "The Hole that Ran to China"

by Robert Gordon Anderson

A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and the Toyman dig a hole to China with their magical friends.

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

Chapter 6

by James Weldon Johnson

The narrator travels to New York City and describes ragtime music.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.

Crime and Punishment

Part 3, Chapter 2

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Razumikhin awakens the next morning greatly regretting the previous night. Dunya, Pulcheria, and Razumikhin visit Raslolnikov.

Little Women

Part 2, Chapter 36: Beth's Secret

by Louisa May Alcott

Beth divulges a secret to Jo concerning her health.

The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat

Chapter 10

by Ross Kay

As the boys continue on the chapter describes the banter between them as they switch their posts and continue sailing. However, the motor boat begins to drift and they are not sure how far off course they have gotten and do not know if help will be on the way.

Babbitt

Chapter 22

by Sinclair Lewis

Depressed without his friends, George seeks other outlets to distract him from his unsatisfactory life.

Florida Trails

Chapter I: “Going South With the Warblers”

by Winthrop Packard

The narrator is surprised when he comes across a myrtle warbler.

Moby Dick

Chapter 10: A Bosom Friend

by Herman Melville

Ishmael embraces Queequeg and his strange customs.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 35: Widow and Mother

by William Makepeace Thackeray

News of George's fate reaches the elder Osbourne. George's final wishes are not honored. Amelia, accompanied by Dobbin, returns home.

Crime and Punishment

Part 5, Chapter 5

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Lebeziatnikov and Raskolnikov discuss Katerina's health as Sonia goes to check on her. Sonia finds a barely coherent Katerina overcome by her physical illness. Svidrigailov offers to take care of all funeral arrangements.

The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists

Chapter XVII: "Stuck on an Oyster Bar"

by Captain Quincy Allen

The boys stand up to the men on the sharpie, with good result. The decide to continue their journey, making up as much ground as they can for the day. All is well, but the changing tides make for a rough landing.

The Secret Garden

Chapter 5: “The Cry in the Corridor”

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Mary continues to look for the secret garden. Martha tells her more about it and about its history. The master’s wife used to climb a tree and fell from it one day causing her death. After that, the master locked the garden forever.

Black Beauty

Part 2, Chapter 24: The Lady Anne or a Runaway Horse

by Anna Sewell

With the Earl and Mr. York away, Lady Anne and Blantyre decide to take a fateful trip on horseback.

Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories

“One Eye, Two Eyes, Three Eyes”

by Grimm Brothers

The sister named Little Two Eyes is put down by her sisters who think she is common. However, she gets magical assistance and has a happy ending.

The House of the Seven Gables

Chapter IX: “Clifford and Phoebe”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Phoebe begins to brighten up the lives of Hepzibah and Clifford.

The Last of the Mohicans

Chapter 16

by James Fenimore Cooper

As Heyward relays Montcalm’s message, Munro accuses Heyward of prejudice and reveals a secret about his daughter’s heritage. A deal is struck between Montcalm and Munro.

Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus

Chapter 8

by Mary Shelley

Justine confesses to the crime even though she is innocent. Victor believes her innocence, however she is executed. Victor is consumed in guilt because his creation has killed two members of his family.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Chapter II: The Pool of Tears

by Lewis Carroll

Alice increases in size after finishing the cake, causing her to question her own identity. Alice, having fallen in water, swims to shore.