The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Crab and the Monkey”
by Andrew Lang
A monkey steals the fruit of the crab’s tree and gets his punishment.
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The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XV: "Rene in the Hands of His Enemies"
by Kirk Munroe
Rene manages to befriend one of his captors, but fears that all hope is lost. The tribe prepares for feasting and torture.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 6
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator travels to New York City and describes ragtime music.
A Little Princess
Chapter 8: In the Attic
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara begins her new life as a servant.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 6: “The Mangaboos Prove Dangerous”
by L. Frank Baum
The vegetable people don’t want “meat people” around and drive the group towards a pit despite the Wizard’s magic tricks.
The Brown Fairy Book
Father Grumbler
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about Father Grumbler’’s hardships and the Holy Man’s attempts to help him. However, Father Grumbler does not heed the Holy Man’s directions and gets what he deserves.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 15
by Mary Shelley
The monster finds a satchel with clothes and books and decides to study the books to learn more about the world. He decides to win over the blind old man in the cottage, that the cottagers might befriend him. However, when the other discover him, they run him off because they are appalled by his appearance.
Dracula
Chapter 24
by Bram Stoker
The men decide to hide their plans from Mina, since the worry she may reveal their plans inadvertently. However, they soon consider the ways she can help them in completing their mission.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 19
by Ross Kay
The boys determine that their motor-boat can compete with the Varmint II. Sam keeps them grounded telling them that they can only win if they can go faster than the other boat. They try the race again and feel encouraged by the outcome. Miss Susie seems to bring bad luck, but nothing bad happens that cannot be fixed. Mr. Button’s prejudice toward her grows.
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 8: "The Limits of the Teacher's Function"
by Mary Everest Boole
Discusses the role of logic in the teaching and learning of Hebrew algebra.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 5, Scene 5
by William Shakespeare
Brutus orders his men to retreat before asking a final favor of one of his soldiers. Upon discovering Brutus, Antony speaks of Brutus' virtues and makes a decision in regards to the fate of his men.
Pygmalion
Act 1
by George Bernard Shaw
Foul weather brings a common flower girl, note-taker, and gentleman together. The note-taker and the gentleman reveal their identities to one another.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 9: The Election
by Hugh Lofting
As the election ends, the good doctor finds himself in a peculiar situation.
Explorers
Hernando de Soto
by Wilbur F. Gordy
A brief picture of the explorations of de Soto, including his discovery of the Mississippi River, and his death.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 116: The Pardon
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Danglers nearly starves to death when he meets Edmond Dantes.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 28: An Unfortunate Lily Maid
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The reenactment of a piece of poetry results in a near disaster. Gilbert Blythe shows up just in time, but he is still not forgiven by Anne.
The Castles of Athlin and Dunbayne
Chapter X
by Ann Radcliffe
Malcolm reveals an important secret to the Baroness. Various relationships face the strictures of society, dependent upon class and status to survive.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Uncle Christopher’s ‘Great Scheme’"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth spend time with Uncle Christopher. Mark attends mill school. In October, Mark, Ruth, Edna May, and Uncle Christopher take a voyage to Wakulla.
Great Expectations
Chapter 44
by Charles Dickens
Miss Havisham confesses to Pip. Pip professes his feelings to Estella. Pip receives a note from Wemmick.
Lectures on Ten British Mathematicians
Chapter 3: "Sir William Rowan Hamilton"
by Alexander MacFarlane
A biography of Sir William Rowan Hamilton.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XIII: "A Strange Tow"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls ask Mr. Belton for assitance in finding Will. He agrees to help if he can, but progress is slow. The girls spend many happy days exploring the orange groves and the lake. One day they decide to travel farther up the river for a nice picnic. All is well, until the boat begins to travel away, towed by some unseen force.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 20: Apprenticeship Life
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass begins an apprenticeship as a ship builder.
Peter Pan
Chapter 8: The Mermaids' Lagoon
by J.M. Barrie
A peaceful visit to the Mermaid's Lagoon is interrupted by the arrival of pirates.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 21: Echoing Footsteps
by Charles Dickens
Lorry visits the Darnays with some unsettling news. The Defarges lead a mob into the Bastilles.
Crime and Punishment
Part 1, Chapter 1
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Raskolnikov walks to the pawnbroker in an attempt to alleviate his mounting debt.