Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part I, Chapter I
by James Fenimore Cooper
Captain Spike prepares the Molly Swash for departure. Rose Budd and her aunt will be on board. Jack Tier appears, to Captain Spike's dismay.
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A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 8: “The Boss”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is comfortable in his new position, but has no title. He gains a title from the people, but is angered at the slavery and rule of the king. He likes the king, but does not respect him.
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.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 5: “In Aegir’s Kingdom”
by James Baldwin
Bragi tells Siegfried the story of Aegir.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 10: Oliver Becomes Better Acquainted with the Characters of His New Associates; And Purchases Experiences at a High Price. Being a Short, But Very Important Chapter, In This History.
by Charles Dickens
After going to "work" with Charley and Jack, Oliver starts to understand the true nature of Fagin's dealings. Oliver finds himself the victim of false accusations.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
Landor's Cottage
by Edgar Allan Poe
The narrator describes the other worldly nature of Landor's Cottage.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 5: My Introduction to Mrs. Lincoln
by Elizabeth Keckley
Now in Washington D.C., Elizabeth is introduced to Mrs. Lincoln.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 9: Meg Goes to Vanity Fair
by Louisa May Alcott
Meg's stay with the Moffats introduces her to the life of a young lady.
The Little Lame Prince
Chapter 4
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Dolor would hide the traveling cloak in the cupboard. His godmother introduces herself as Stuff and Nonsense. She showed the young prince the mysteries of the cloak—which he didn’t understand at all.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
The monkey and the crab were playing along the river. The monkey finds a persimmon seed and the crab a rice dumpling; the monkey convinces the crab to exchange the items. The crab grows a tree from the seed, and asks the monkey to help him pick the fruit. The monkey is greedy, and eats all the fruit and then throws hard seeds at the crab, killing him. The crab’s son plans revenge on the monkey, eventually killing him.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XXVI: “Zenobia and Coverdale”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Zenobia breaks down and asks Coverdale to relay a message to Hollingsworth before disappearing into the woods.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 12
by Jack London
A complaint by Johnson and his subsequent treatment results in an outbreak of violence throughout the ship.
The Time Machine
Chapter 4
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller encounters a group of strange creatures and explores the world of the future.
Treasure Island
Part Three: My Shore Adventure, Chapter 15: The Man of the Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim meets Ben Gunn. Ben tells him useful information about the lost treasure. In return for helping him with a safe passage home, Ben gives him refuge at his house.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 3: “The Curse of Gold”
by James Baldwin
Regin tells his story, and Siegfried agrees to go with him to get the treasure.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter IV: The Rabbit Sends in a Little Bill
by Lewis Carroll
Alice is once again approached by the White Rabbit, but finds herself once again changed after having a drink. Alice ventures to the top of a giant mushroom.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 49: Haidee
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Haidee in his home and tells her that she is free from being his slave now that they are in Paris.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 20: The Teacher's View of Life
by Thomas E. Sanders
How the teachers attitude and viewpoint can affect their students.
The Jungle
Chapter 4
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis reports to the plant as Jonas and Marija both continue to look for employment. Jurgis purchases a house.
Northanger Abbey
Chapter VIII
by Jane Austen
Chapter VIII takes place almost entirely at the ball and deals with Catherine’s social misfortunes.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eighth, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
Esmeralda is led to the torture chamber where her spirit is quickly broken.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XLI
by Jane Austen
Lucy’s manipulative nature is again shown by her resolution to take advantage of the Colonel’s wealth and generosity as much as she can, as a result of having him confirmed in her opinion as an extremely kind and giving person.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXVII
by Jane Austen
Marianne is thrilled by the prospect of an anticipated visitor’s arrival, but Elinor is doubtful and critical of the return.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Story of the Old Man Who Made Withered Trees to Flower
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A childless couple love their dog very dearly, and the dog finds gold coins buried under their tree. The old man is grateful and loves his dog even more. The man has a very jealous and hateful neighbor, who tries to copy his neighbor’s luck by borrowing the dog and making him dig. The hateful man finds only garbage, and kills the dog in rage. The good man asks for the tree in remembrance of his dog, and the tree’s wood is made into a mortar that produces unending food. The jealous neighbor asks to borrow it and destroys it when it won’t also give him food. More events continue until the good man is eventually given riches by a lord for his kindness to him, and when the hateful man tries to copy the kindness, he is arrested as an imposter and jailed forever, thus finally being punished for his crimes.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 84: Beauchamp
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Beauchamp visits Albert and speaks to him about the newspaper article printed three weeks prior.