The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 4, Chapter 1: Shellfish Languages Again
by Hugh Lofting
As the voyage continues, Doctor Dolittle once again attempts to understand the language of the shellfish.
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American Short Fiction
Rip Van Winkle
by Washington Irving
An idle villager experiences some strange events while taking a walk in the mountains.
The Marble Faun
Chapter V: “Miriam’s Studio”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello visits Miriam in her studio.
David Copperfield
Chapter 1: I Am Born
by Charles Dickens
The narrator describes the circumstances of his birth.
The Jungle
Chapter 11
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis learns of the "Beef Trust". A harsh winter falls on the city, once again taking a toll on Jurgis and his family. Jurgis misses work after spraining his ankle.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 19
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man reveals his true identity. Griffin and Dr. Kemp discuss the finer points of invisibility. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 4: The Red Sea
by Jules Verne
Land and Aronnax discuss the possible heading of the Nautilus. Captain Nemo and Aronnax discuss the dangers of the Red Sea.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 1: “Woot the Wanderer”
by L. Frank Baum
The character of the Tin Woodman is revealed through a retelling of how he became made of tin.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 26: Between London and Chatham
by William Makepeace Thackeray
A description of George and Amelia's life.
Main Street
Chapter 2
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is introduced to Will Kennicott while visiting a friend, and soon they begin their courtship.
The Brown Fairy Book
Which was the Foolishest?
by Andrew Lang
Two wives wish to figure out which of their husbands are the most foolish, and devise plans to test them.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 35
by Mark Twain
The disclosure of the buried treasure put the town in a frenzy. Huck and Tom find that there newfound wealth has changed their lives.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 21: The Island of Tiboulen
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes reaches the Island of Tiboulen.
His Last Bow: A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes
"The Adventure of the Devil's Foot"
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Watson and Holmes go to Cornwall where a man needs his help in solving a mystery concerning his two mad brothers and his dead sister.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“Little Wildrose”
by Andrew Lang
An old couple was never able to have children and the old man sets out to find one. Through magic he acquires a daughter, but she is stolen by an eagle. The eagle takes care of her because he sees her as a good omen and she grows up in his nest. Later in her life, she is discovered by a prince. The girl is tricked by an old woman and brought down from the trees in order to marry the prince and lives happily ever after.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
M.S. Found in a Bottle
by Edgar Allan Poe
Separated from his family, the narrator sets sail on a cargo ship from Indonesia.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 4
by Ross Kay
The three boys find their missing companion in Albany when they arrive. John caught a ride on the Varmint and then they speak about how the boats compare and talk about the different canals they can explore.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 12
by Mark Twain
Becky Thatcher's illness causes a change in Tom's behavior, which leads Aunt Polly to believe he is ill. Tom continues to seek the attention of Becky.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 10: The Rarest Animal of All
by Hugh Lofting
The monkeys, intent on giving the doctor a gift, set out to hunt down the extremely rare and unusual pusmi-pullyu. The good doctor is honored with a dinner and a monument of sorts.
The Jungle
Chapter 16
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is charged with assault and battery, and spends Christmas Eve in jail.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XVIII: "The French Have Come Again"
by Kirk Munroe
The French return and Rene determines to leave the new world for home. He asks his tribe for help and promises to return. He learns much from the French, including news of his uncle.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 19
by Edgar Allan Poe
The chief and the ship's captain engage in trade. The Jane Guy plans its departure from the island.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 16: In Which Fix Does Not Seem to Understand in the Least What is Said to Him
by Jules Verne
Now aboard the Rangoon, Phileas and his fellow travelers proceed on their trip to Hong Kong, with Phileas spending a great deal of time with Aouda in the process. Still awaiting the arrival of an arrest warrant, Detective Fix quietly boards the Rangoon still pursuing Phileas Fogg.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 8
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator is escorted into a small dark apartment where he is supposed to furnish musical entertainment for a small dinner party. He strikes up a friendly relationship with the host.
David Copperfield
Chapter 27: Tommy Traddles
by Charles Dickens
David visits Tommy Traddle, who lives in the same building as the Micawbers.