The Yellow Fairy Book
The Invisible Prince
by Andrew Lang
How the Prince of the Air found his way to the Golden Isle.
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Crime and Punishment
Part 3, Chapter 5
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Razumikhin is embaressed by Raskolikov's behavior. Porfiry questions Raskolikov about the crime at the pawnbrokers.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 3: The Catalans
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes visits Mercedes in village of the Catalans. While Mercedes waits for Dantes, Fernand tries to convince Mercedes to marry him instead. Upon the arrival of Dantes, Fernand runs away and is stopped by Danglars and Caderousse.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter IV
by Jane Austen
The clash between sense and sensibility is again shown in this discussion between Elinor and Marianne, and what their views on Edward and Elinor’s relationship are.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter I: "Bad News"
by Laura Lee Hope
Four girls are introduced: Grace, Betty, Molly and Amy. Grace is upset over the disappearance of her brother, Will.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 37: New Impressions
by Louisa May Alcott
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 41”
by Mark Twain
Huck finds a doctor for Tom. The local farmers try to make sense of the previous night.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXIII: “The Welcome Home at Bonnydale”
by Oliver Optic
Christy is joyfully received at home. He pays tribute to the character of his adversaries.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 8: “A Ride on a Lion”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel and the Earl discuss the weight of tea.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 6
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
The cloak takes him to other countries and he receieves a pair of silver ears (which will let him hear things he’d never heard before). He also sees another boy for the first time.
Deductive Logic
Part 2: Chapter 6
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
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.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Visitors
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau describes the many visitors who have entered his home.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 4: Birds of a Feather Flock Together
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The many members of the Bird family return home to visit during the holidays.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 33: In Which Miss Crawley’s Relations Are Very Anxious About Her
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Miss Crawley receives various tokens of appreciation. Lady Jane makes a positive impression.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 12: “A Musical Gardener”
by Lewis Carroll
Sylvie, Bruno, and the Other Professor continue chatting.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 43: “The Battle of the Sand Belt”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee sends word to all factories to evacuate all personnel for he plans to bomb the factories with secret mines. All of England is against the Yankee and plans to fight against him. When the boys are unsure, the Yankee reassures the boys that they will only have to fight the hated nobility.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tailor of Gloucester”
by Beatrix Potter
This book tells the story of a poor tailor, his cat, and the mice that live in his shop. He has many scraps of cloth and ribbons left over that are too small for any practical use. The mice take these and make fine clothes for themselves. The tailor sends his cat Simpkin to buy food and a twist of cherry-colored silk for a coat the mayor has commissioned for his wedding. While the cat is gone, he frees the mice from teacups where Simpkin has imprisoned them. When Simpkin returns and finds his mice gone, he hides the twist in anger. When the tailor falls ill, the mice save the day by completing the coat.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 3: A Disquieting Item
by Laura Lee Hope
Mr. Towne protests the filming of the accident. A newspaper article catches Alice’s eye.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Former Inhabitants and Winter Visitors
by Henry David Thoreau
More visitors arrive at Walden Pond during the winter.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 23”
by Mark Twain
The Royal Nonesuch draws a capacity crowd. The duke escapes before the townspeople can have their revenge. Jim longs to reunite with his family.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 4: Conspiracy
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Danglars and Fernand talk about a plan to destroy Dantes happiness.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"A Runaway’s Story, and its Happy Ending"
by Kirk Munroe
Mr. Elmer comes home with Mr. March. Mr. March sees Frank again for the first time in awhile.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 55: In Which the Same Subject is Pursued
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky awakes to find that her situation has changed. Lady Jane gives Sir Pitt a choice. Rawdon receives some favorable news.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XXIX: “The First Prize of the St. Regis”
by Oliver Optic
The men catch and board the Raven. The captain is not up to Christy's standards of gentlemanly behavior.