Vanity Fair
Chapter 8: Private and Confidential
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rebecca describes the Crawley family to Amelia. Rebecca meets her charges.
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Whitefoot the Woodmouse
"Whitefoot Makes Himself at Home"
by Thornton W. Burgess
Whitefoot takes the suggested home and the next morning changes it to suit his tastes. He begins his own collection of food and forgets about the circumstances of his escape.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
Thomas Simpson
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of Thomas Simpson.
The Four Million
"After Twenty Years"
by O. Henry
A long planned meeting between old friends has unexpected consequences.
Main Street
Chapter 3
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol and Will travel to Gopher Prairie by train, following their marriage. Carol observes the other passengers as the travels, feeling that she could help improve their lives. After great anticipation, Carol arrives in Gopher Prairie.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter XXI: "A Strenuous Night"
by Captain Quincy Allen
Frank has to act quickly to save himself. They decide to wait for the bear. After recording their exploits on film they resume their travels. The following night finds them setting up camp on shore.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Mr. Tod”
by Beatrix Potter
Mr. Tod, a fox, and Tommy Brock, a badger, are both troublesome neighbors and “disagreeable people.” Mr. Tod has a habit of taking up lodging in other people’s houses. Mr. Brock visits a rabbit friend, who turns out to be Mr. Bouncer Bunny from The Tale of Benjamin Bunny, and then steals his son Benjamin Bunny’s children with plans to cook and eat them. Mr. Tod however finds that Mr. Brock has taken up residence in one of his homes, and after many comical efforts to rouse him, they fight it out. Meanwhile, Benjamin and his cousin Peter have come to rescue Benjamin’s children, and the fight gives them a chance to sneak off with the baby bunnies.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XXI: “The Departure”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The narrator clears up for the reader the truth about the Judge’s awful past and of his causing his own father’s death. Clifford inherits the Judge’s estate and moves into the large mansion with Hepzibah, Phoebe, and Holgrave. Holgrave reveals a hidden deed that the Judge was looking for. Uncle Venner agrees to live in a guest cottage on the property.
Symbolic Logic
“Book 5: Chapter 1”
by Lewis Carroll
This chapter details the definition and creation of syllogisms.
Whitefoot the Woodmouse
"Whitefoot Envies Timmy"
by Thornton W. Burgess
Whitefoot begins to build up his store-house and decides not to go out in the daytime because it is safer to roam around at night.
The Olive Fairy Book
The Satin Surgeon
by Traditional
A king has two daughters, though one is ugly and cruel and the other beautiful and kind. A prince is supposed to be promised to the former, but falls in love with the latter. The bitter sister and the king send away the younger princess to a tower where she is trapped. The prince tries to see his princess, but is harmed by the plans of the elder sister.The princess escapes her tower and sets off to save the prince she loves.
The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
“Chapter 1: The Story of the Door”
by Robert Louis Stevenson
During a walk, Utterson and Enfield discuss the strange events surrounding a neglected building and the figure of Mr. Hyde.
The Heart of Happy Hollow
Chapter 11: The Triumph of Ol' Mis' Pease
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
Ol' Mis' Pease seeks revenge from Nancy Rogers, after Nancy marries her ex-husband.
Just So Stories
"The Crab that Played with the Sea"
by Rudyard Kipling
The Eldest Magician helps the Man with the flooding problem caused by Pau Amma, the monster crab.
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: Selected Works
To the Driving Cloud
by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A poem describing the discontented feelings of the Native American population of the time, while describing the beautiful imagery of their surrounding nature.
Babbitt
Chapter 9
by Sinclair Lewis
After the conclusion of the dinner party, George makes a confession to Myra.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 43: In Which the Reader Has to Double the Cape
by William Makepeace Thackeray
The reader is taken to the Indian Empire with the Madras division. Mrs. O'Dowd makes a decision regarding Dobbin and Glorvina. Dobbin makes a request on account of Amelia.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 9: Powder and Arms
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim, Silver, and the others meet Mr. Arrow, the first mate, and Smollett, the Captain. Livesey declares his trust for Smollett and Silver.
The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Chapter 17: “Who Had Made the Strange Pond?”
by Thornton W. Burgess
The animals speculate on who made the dam. Grandfather Frog suspects Jerry Muskrat’ cousin.
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 Jerry Muskrat
Chapter 16: “The Pond in the Green Forest”
by Thornton W. Burgess
After spending the night, Spotty the turtle decides to try and see what’s on the other side of the dam. He tries and fails several times, but finally succeeds. He sees a beautiful pond.
A Short Account of the History of Mathematics
Brook Taylor
by W.W. Rouse Ball
A biography of Brook Taylor.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Mouse, the Bird and the Sausage
by Grimm Brothers
The mouse, the bird and the sausage find their peaceful existence interrupted.
A Little Princess
Chapter 7: The Diamond Mines Again
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara requests for Becky to stay while she opens her birthday presents.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 6: The Jabizri
by Hugh Lofting
In the process of safely traversing the coast, Doctor Dolittle discovers a very interesting insect. The group changes course and heads towards the mountains.