The Four Million
"The Furnished Room"
by O. Henry
A man rents a room, unaware of the identity of the previous tenant.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 21: The Island of Tiboulen
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes reaches the Island of Tiboulen.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Preparing to Leave the Old Home"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth’s parents sell their plantation and move to Florida.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Tritill, Litill, and the Birds”
by Andrew Lang
Each of three sons goes out to see the world. The first two are cruel to two beggars and birds and end up killed by an ogress. The third brother is kind to the beggars and the birds, and they help him win out over the ogress and earn many rewards.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 18: “A Clever Conquest”
by L. Frank Baum
After successfully waking Quox, Polychrome and Quox decide to attack. Quox is instantly captured. However, upon seeing the dragon’s ribboned locket, Ruggedo’s magical powers vanish. Quox opens the locket and eggs appear and frighten Ruggedo—chasing him away from his kingdom.
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.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Prince Who Would Seek Immortality”
by Andrew Lang
A prince seeks immortality and finds three different kingdoms in which the kings cannot die until they perform a certain task. He finally finds the queen of life and death in the Land of Immortality.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 10
by Mark Twain
Tom and Huck run to town. Fearing for their lives they take an oath to never reveal what they have seen and promise behave from then on.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Three: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan: Chapter 10
by Jonathan Swift
The Luggnaggians commended. A particular description of the Struldbrugs, with many conversations between the author and some eminent persons upon that subject.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 5
by Victor Hugo
As time passes, Quasimodo grows up, and an aging Claude must reconcile himself with his choices.
Dracula
Chapter 25
by Bram Stoker
The pursuit continues, with the men waiting for the boat carrying Dracula’s box. Unfortunately, they are outsmarted by the Count.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 23
by Edith Wharton
Newland travels to Boston.
Dickens' Christmas Stories
A Christmas Tree
by Charles Dickens
The author shares some of his Christmas experiences and memories regarding the meaning of the Christmas tree.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 24”
by Mark Twain
Huck, Jim, the duke and the dauphin arrive in another town. The duke and the dauphin attempt to steal a deceased man's wealth.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLVI
by Jane Austen
Marianne has finally seen her errors of being selfish and unjust toward many; her repentance is sincere, and she also laments her impropriety with Willoughby.
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.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 13: “The Restoration”
by L. Frank Baum
Ozma uses her powers to transform the friends into to their original forms. However, when it came to Woot’s turn there was a problem because he had been in human form originally. With Polychrome’s help they discover a solution that may work.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 25: “The Curtain”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
We discover more about the robin. Mary and Colin are transformed into happy delightful children. Colin has opened the drapes in his room that covered his mother’s portrait.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Reception Speech. At Finsbury Chapel, Moorfields, England, May 12, 1846 & Dr Campbell's Reply
by Frederick Douglass
Reception Speech. At Finsbury Chapel, Moorfields, England, May 12, 1846 & Dr Campbell's Reply.
The Call of the Wild
Chapter 2: The Law of Club and Fang
by Jack London
Buck begins to understand the harsh nature of his new surroundings. Buck is put to work.
Main Street
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is introduced to Will Kennicott while visiting a friend, and soon they begin their courtship.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Three: A Voyage to Laputa, Balnibarbi, Luggnagg, Glubbdubdrib, and Japan: Chapter 3
by Jonathan Swift
A phenomenon solved by modern philosophy and astronomy. The Laputians’ great improvements in the latter. The king’s method of suppressing insurrections.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 3: "Sir William Rowan Hamilton"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of Sir William Rowan Hamilton.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XI: “Of the Casting Away of the Barque ‘Belinda’”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Jack and his father help a ship in trouble.
Gulliver's Travels
Part Four: A Voyage to the Country of the Houyhnhnms: Chapter 4
by Jonathan Swift
The Houyhnhnm’s notion of truth and falsehood. The author’s discourse disapproved by his master. The author gives a more particular account of himself, and the accidents of his voyage.