Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 9: The Teacher's Library
by Thomas E. Sanders
How teachers can expand their knowledge base through the reading of many different literary sources.
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Winesburg, Ohio
Godliness, a Tale in Four Parts: Part 3, Surrender, concerning Louise Bentley
by Sherwood Anderson
The tale of Louise Bentley, her marriage to John Hardy and the birth of her only child.
The Time Machine
Chapter 12
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller returns to the present to tell his dinner guests of his amazing adventures. The next day the narrator finds the Time Traveller preparing for another journey through time.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter III: "Headed South"
by Captain Quincy Allen
Jerry and Frank manage their rescue. The professor and his brother are thankful. They discuss their respective trips. The boys prepare for tomorrow’s departure.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 3
by W.H.G. Kingston
They arrive at the Kearney house and get to know the family and the area.
A Little Princess
Chapter 15: The Magic
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Miss Minchin scolds the cook, which results in Sara being on the wrong end of the cooks temper.
The Wind in the Willows
Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears
by Kenneth Grahame
The Water Rat informs Toad that Toad Hall has been taken over. Badger comes up with a plan to save Toad Hall.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Pigling Bland”
by Beatrix Potter
In The Tale Of Pigling Bland, farmer Piperson decides it’s time to turn his pigs into bacon, Pigling Bland and Pig-Wig must use their wits to outsmart him.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 18: “‘Tha’ Munnot Waste No Time’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary tells Dickon about the previous events with Colin. He is determined to bring Colin to the garden. Mary and Colin’s friendship grows and she tells him all about the garden.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Mermaid and the Boy
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale in which a king promises a mermaid that he will give her his first born child. The prince that is born spends his life running from the mermaid and does escape her.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 7: “The Key to the Garden”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Martha talks with Mary about her family. Mary realizes that for the first time, she actually likes and cares for someone else. Martha comes to find out that Mary doesn’t even like herself. Mary finds a mysterious key.
The Jungle
Chapter 17
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is sentenced to thirty days in jail. Stanislova visits Jurgis in jail.
Dickens' Christmas Stories
What Christmas is as We Grow Older
by Charles Dickens
The speaker compares the feelings and hopes of youth at Christmastime with the changes that occur with age.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
Johann Heinrich Lambert
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of Johann Heinrich Lambert.
Winesburg, Ohio
An Awakening, concerning Belle Carpenter
by Sherwood Anderson
George's attempt to impress Belle Carpenter is unexpectedly interrupted.
David Copperfield
Chapter 27: Tommy Traddles
by Charles Dickens
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XXIV: "The 'Norther'"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The risk that worried Frank and Joe becomes a larger concern as the storm sets in. The boat makes it to an island, where they set up camp to wait for the storm to pass. They are happy to wait it out, as their journey soon shows itself to be almost at an end.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 33: Jo's Journal
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo, now in New York, writes her family to tell them of her experiences.
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.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter II: "Good News"
by Laura Lee Hope
Uncle Isaac tells what he knows of Will’s disappearance. Mr. Ford begins to question his decision to send his son to Atlanta. The girls discuss the invitation to a Florida orange grove.
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.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 22: Pleasant Meadows
by Louisa May Alcott
Mr. March arrives just in time for Christmas Day.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 12
by Ross Kay
Fred recovers from his seasickness and the Go Ahead Boys meet Sam, who worked in a factory that manufactured dummy parts. The continue on with their banter as they head toward their destination.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 16: “‘I Won’t!’ Said Mary”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Martha tells Mary that Colin will be angry and throw a tantrum if she decides to see Dickon instead of visiting him in his room. Mary confronts Colin about his health saying that he isn’t dying—he’s only feeling sorry for himself. He tells her that he will banish Dickon if it happens again.
Winesburg, Ohio
A Man of Ideas, concerning Joe Welling
by Sherwood Anderson
Joe Welling uses his natural talents to achieve success in Winesburg.