How Sammy Went to Coral-Land
Chapter 4
by Emily Paret Atwater
The readers learn some interesting information about pilot fish and sharks. Soon, Sammy and the pilot fish see some flying fish and swim away from a swordfish.
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A Christmas Carol
“Stave IV”
by Charles Dickens
The final spirit arrives to reveal an ominous future to Ebenezer Scrooge.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
The Age of Innocence
Part 1, Chapter 14
by Edith Wharton
Newland is approached by Ned as he leaves the theater. Newland accepts an invitation from friends, hoping to come into contact with the Countess.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 1: The Eve of the War
by H.G. Wells
From an observatory, the narrator witnesses a series of strange occurrences on the surface of Mars.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 37: New Impressions
by Louisa May Alcott
On Christmas Day, an older Laurie and Amy rediscover each other.
The Woman in White
EPOCH TWO: “The Story Continued by Marian Halcombe, Part VIII”
by Wilkie Collins
Marian writes two letters, and passes them on to Fanny to be delivered. The Count and Countess behave strangely.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 14: Ten Time Killers
by Thomas E. Sanders
Ten habits to avoid in order to efficiently teach your students.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 10: The Young Christian
by William Wells Brown
Georgiana speaks to her father, Mr. Peck, about her views on slavery.
Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Visitors
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau describes the many visitors who have entered his home.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter VIII: “The Adventure of the Six Napoleons”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes is called to investigate a case about a man who shatters busts of Napoleon. When a murder occurs, Holmes must work faster to solve the mystery.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 32: The Pass List Is Out
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
The Avonlea Scholars take the exam.
Babbitt
Chapter 13
by Sinclair Lewis
George appointment as an official delegate comes with newfound sense respect.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 5: The Reconstruction Period
by Booker T. Washington
This chapter, covering the years 1867 to 1878, gives the author's first hand account of his experiences during the Reconstruction period, as well as a critique of the Federal Government's actions following the Civil War.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 1: Where I Was Born
by Elizabeth Keckley
The author discusses the place of her birth and her memories of her parents.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 14: “Bruno’s Picnic”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator tells Bruno a story. Bruno then tells the narrator his story.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 13: "When the Door Opened"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. A story that continues to describe the traditions of Christmas. The three children receive a special visit from Santa, who distributes their Christmas presents.
The Scarlet Letter
Chapter 24: “Conclusion”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The book’s narrator discusses the events that followed Dimmesdale’s death and reports on the fates of the other major characters.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter V: “The Adventure of the Priory School, Part 1”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Thorneycroft Huxtable, a principal at a New England prep school, comes to Holmes with the news that a student has been kidnapped. They must do what they can to track him down.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter III: “The Adventure of the Dancing Men”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Elsie marries Hilton Cubitt and tells him not to ask her about her past. She gets a letters from the United States and pictures of small dancing men start appearing everywhere around her. Holmes is brought in to get to the bottom of the pictures. From then on, things get worse until Holmes cracks the case.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 5
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Prince Dolor finds that the magical traveling cloak can fly and can grant his wishes. He receives a pair of golden spectacles to see things he’d never seen before.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 27: In Which Passepartout Undergoes, at a Speed of Twenty Miles an Hour, a Course of Mormon History
by Jules Verne
As the trip continues, Passepartout attends a lecture by a Mormon elder in Utah. After a tour of Salt Lake City, the travelers pick up another passenger before leaving town.
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.
Main Street
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
The Brown Fairy Book
How Geirald the Coward Was Punished
by Andrew Lang
Rosald, the son of a poor knight, and Geirald, the son of a rich man, head on a quest commissioned by Geirald’s father. In return for taking care of Rosald’s expenses, Geirald requests that Rosald give all credit of their quest to him. Rosald agrees and his ability to keep his promise proves to change his luck.