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The Picture of Dorian Gray

“Chapter 6”

by Oscar Wilde

Lord Henry and Basil discuss Dorian and marriage. Dorian’s views are further influenced by Lord Henry.

Agnes Grey

Chapter V: The Uncle

by Anne Brontë

Agnes Grey describes the uncle and her reasons for disliking him. She relates the story of teaching Tom he can’t torture little birds. Mrs. Bloomfield makes a suprising announcement.

Clotel; or, The President's Daughter

Chapter 5: The Slave Market

by William Wells Brown

Althesa goes to another slave market and is purchased by a new owner.

Stories from Around the World

“Why the Sea Is Salt”

by Traditional

How a magical quern ended up at the bottom of the sea, grinding out salt.

Tales of Terror and Mystery

“The Case of Lady Sannox”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The husband of Lady Sannox develops a sinister plot when he finds out that his wife is seeing another man.

Sense and Sensibility

Chapter XXX

by Jane Austen

Mrs. Jennings returns, with news of Willoughby’s fiancée and his coming marriage.

The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida

Chapter 19: Into the Wilds

by Laura Lee Hope

Mr. Pertell films his first alligator hunt. The hunter cautions the troupe from going any deeper into the swamp.

The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Chapter 29

by Mark Twain

Becky returns from her vacation. Huck and Tom continue to hunt for treasure. Huck overhears a sinister plan for revenge.

The Flamingo Feather

Chapter XIX: "The Old World Once More"

by Kirk Munroe

Before departing, the group makes a profitable discovery. Rene and his uncle are reunited.

Dorothy and her friends continue to explore and come upon the Cuttenclips, a paper doll town. They meet Miss Cuttenclip, a real girl who makes the town from magic paper. Shaggy Man sneezed and the group decided to leave the town before they did any further harm.

Moby Dick

Chapter 68: The Blanket

by Herman Melville

Ishmael describes the whale's skin and blubber as he expresses an admiration for the animal's natural construction.

The Count of Monte Cristo

Chapter 85: The Journey

by Alexandre Dumas, pére

Albert accompanies the Count of Monte Cristo to Normandy.

Moby Dick

Chapter 75: The Right Whale's Head--Contrasted View

by Herman Melville

Ishmael describes the right whale.

The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne

Chapter II

by Ann Radcliffe

Osbert vows to avenge his father’s death, while Alleyn feels an attraction to Mary. They set out into battle, but face capture.

Anne of Green Gables

Chapter 14: Anne's Confession

by Lucy Maud Montgomery

Anne is punished after Marilla's broach goes missing

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Part 5, Chapter 5: War!

by Hugh Lofting

Doctor Dolittle and Long Arrow's discussion of natural history is interrupted by news of Bagjagderag hostility. Doctor Dolittle is introduced to Big Teeth, agreeing to accompany him in an attempt to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Common Sense

Part 4

by Thomas Paine

The author's opinion of the current governing ability of American.

Seven O’Clock Stories

“Ninth Night: Another True Fairy Story”

by Robert Gordon Anderson

The three children ask Mother to show them another story. She shows them the Orioles as they return from the south in mid-May to build their nest.

A Tale of Two Cities

Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 1: Five Years Later

by Charles Dickens

Jerry Cruncher heads off to run an errand, while his son waits for him at Tellson's Bank.

Grimm's Fairy Tales

The Valiant Little Tailor

by Grimm Brothers

By using his wits, a tailor achieves success.

The Journey to the Center of the Earth

Chapter XXXII. WONDERS OF THE DEEP

by Jules Verne

Moby Dick

Chapter 34: The Cabin-Table

by Herman Melville

Dinner is served.

Northanger Abbey

Chapter XX

by Jane Austen

Catherine prepares to leave for Northanger Abbey with the Tilneys. She is nervous and tries to be on her best behavior. Not all is expected about the Tilney home.