A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 15: “Sandy’s Tale”
by Mark Twain
Sandy speakes of Sir Gawain. The Yankee is bored and critcizes her storytelling.
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The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 101: Locusta
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Valentine discovers who has been poisoning the occupants of the Villefort house.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter VI: "The Swamp Fugitive"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The boys meet George, who is hiding in the swamp because of his reputation in the town. They are kind to him, sharing their food and showing unexpected generosity. They prepare for sleep, but determine that someone should keep watch during the night. They take turns, and on the second shift of the evening the watch seems to pay off.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 2: Drooping Wings
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
Young Carol has grown older, but her health has been in decline.
Moby Dick
Chapter 73: Stubb and Flask Kill a Right Whale; and Then Have a Talk Over
by Herman Melville
After the killing of a right whale, Fedallah makes a suggestion.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 38: “Sir Launcelot and Knights to the Rescue”
by Mark Twain
At the hanging, Arthur declares himself as king and he is met with jeers and ridicule. When the executioner comes to hang the king, the Yankee leaps up to save him and at that time, Launcelot rides in with his knights and Clarence, who has taught the knights to ride bicycles. The crowd makes their apologies to the king.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 10: “Flop and the Turtle”
by Howard R. Garis
While Curly went to school, Flop stayed home and played. He found a stone and gave it to his mom to use as a doorstop. A mean egg-dog comes by to eat his mom’s pies. The stone began to talk and explained that he was a frozen turtle. The turtle bit the dog and it ran away.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 8: “Ornithology on a Cotton Plantation”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator describes his unorthodox travels to an old cotton plantation estate.
Florida Trails
Chapter I: “Going South With the Warblers”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator is surprised when he comes across a myrtle warbler.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 2, Chapter 11: Blind Travel
by Hugh Lofting
Disappointed by the disappearance of Long Arrow, Doctor Dolittle plans his next expedition, unsure of his destination.
How Sammy Went to Coral-Land
Chapter 2
by Emily Paret Atwater
Sammy begins to notice the different types of aquatic animals around him. Suddenly he is spied by a large shark. He is chased until he is able to hide in a rock formation. There, he meets a hermit crab.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 30: “Floppy and the Stockings”
by Howard R. Garis
On the way home from buying a cake at the store, Flop meets Nurse jane Fuzzy Wuzzy and she gives him some stockings to hang out for Santa. When she leaves, he is chased by a fox. When he hides, he sees a mouse who tells him to throw a stocking full of leaves at him to fool him. He does and escapes.
Beyond the City
Chapter XI: “A Blot from the Blue”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harold faces destruction when his partner, Mrs. Westmacott’s brother, abandons him with a massive debt that he may never be able to pay back. He tries to take a noble stand for his creditors and Clara vows to stay by him.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part V”
by Wilkie Collins
The visit to Blackwater provides no new information, but Walter is followed once more. He and Marian continue, making arrangements to find Mrs. Clements.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 2: “King Arthur’s Court”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee meets Clarence. The Yankee tells Clarence about an eclipse that will occur within a few days. Clarence waits to see if it’s true. Clarence tells him about being a prisoner.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 2: Girlhood and its Sorrows
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth goes to live with her master's eldest son.
Treasure Island
Part One: The Old Buccaneer, Chapter 1: The Old Sea-Dog at the Admiral Benbow
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim Hawkins starts his tale of an island. An old imposing sailor stays at Jim’s father’s inn and terrorizes the other inhabitants. He warns Jim about a one-legged sailor whom he fears and threatens Dr. Livesey with a knife.
The Pink Fairy Book
The King who Would Have a Beautiful Wife
by Andrew Lang
A king decides he must marry the most beautiful woman and sends his servant to find her. He is somewhat deceived, and is angry when he makes this discovery. His new wife is spotted by four fairies, who make some changes in her. At this, the king wonders at the mistake he has made. The woman’s sister makes her way to the palace, and is jealous of her sister’s new situation. She sets out to make some changes in herself.
Selected American and British Poems
Maud Muller
by John Greenleaf Whittier
A brief encounter causes a lifetime of remorseful reflection on what might have been.
Moby Dick
Chapter 99: The Doubloon
by Herman Melville
Ishmael describes the varying reactions of members of the crew to the golden coin fastened to the mainmast.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 31: In Which Fix, the Detective, Considerably Furthers the Interests of Phileas Fogg
by Jules Verne
With the party now stranded at Fort Kearney, Fix presents a proposal to Phileas. The travelers continue heading east but still do not arrive in time to board the China.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 3: “Knights of the Table Round”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is brought to the Round Table. Prisoners present themselves to Guenever. Sir Kay tells about Launcelot stealing his armor, and Merlin puts everyone to sleep.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 18
by Edgar Allan Poe
The Jane Guy finally encounters land. The crew embarks inland to explore the island.
The Jungle
Chapter 21
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis begins working at a steel mill, however the distance to work only allows him to see his family on the weekends. Marija and Elzbieta both find work as the family prepares for the upcoming winter. Jurgis experiences another tragedy.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eleventh, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
After discovering that Esmeralda has gone missing, Quasimodo searches the church over and over before returning to her cell. Quasimodo acts out in rage against his master after witnessing the execution of Esmeralda.