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.
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The Little Lame Prince
“The Prince with the Nose”
by Maria Dinah Mulock Craik
Because of a magician’s enchanted spell, a prince was born with a very long nose. He grows up to marry a beautiful princess, but the magician takes her away before the wedding. He travels all over the world in search of her and meets a rude fairy princess. He spies his princess behind a glass wall, but it wasn’t until he was able to admit to his nose’s size that the wall would break and he could marry his bride.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 44: The Vendetta
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Bertuccio tells his story to the Count of Monte Cristo.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XVII: “Miriam’s Trouble”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
While sitting on a fallen column, the four friends admire the moonlight.
David Copperfield
Chapter 52: I Assist at an Explosion
by Charles Dickens
Uriah Heep's dealings come to light.
Tales of the Jazz Age
May Day Chapter VIII
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Ethan Frome
Chapter 4
by Edith Wharton
The circumstances of Ethan's marriage to Zeena are explained. With Zeena gone for the evening, Mattie prepares dinner for herself and Ethan.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 6: Hundreds of People
by Charles Dickens
Lorry discusses Lucie's suitors with Miss Pross. A story relayed from the Tower of London disturbs Dr. Manette.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 21: “A Bashful Brother”
by L. Frank Baum
When Betsy and her friends reach the Metal Forest, they discover Queen Ann and her officers capturing Ruggedo. Upon learning about the shift in power, they free the former King and allow him to fill his pockets with gems and leave. Shaggy Man is reunited with his brother, the Ugly One (who wears a mask to hide his ugliness).
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter III: "Will’s Letter"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls plan excitedly for their trip to Florida. Grace speaks to her father about her missing brother and the trip south. A letter arrives.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 5: In Which New Species of Funds, Unknown to the Moneyed Men, Appears on ‘Change’
by Jules Verne
As Phlieas Fogg departs by train amidst rumors and speculation regarding the nature of his journey. Phileas suddenly finds himself a suspect in a robbery.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 1, Chapter 3: As Master Wishes
by Jules Verne
Aronnax feels compelled to hunt the monster. Aronnax meets Captain Farragut.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 12: “A Wonderful Escape”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends start a roaring fire
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 12”
by Oscar Wilde
Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXVI
by Jane Austen
Elinor finds the company of Mrs. Jennings somewhat awkward, given a lack of things in common and the brevity of their acquaintance.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter I: “The Hegira of the Wests from Edinburgh”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The narrator introduces himself.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXII
by Jane Austen
Disappointment hits Elinor just as hard as it had with Marianne; her expectations, once again a theme in the story, are immediately dashed.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 23
by James Fenimore Cooper
Heyward infiltrates the Huron camp. A captured Uncas escapes with help from Heyward.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 4: The Quadroon's Home
by William Wells Brown
Clotel and Horatio's relationship builds and changes.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 69: The Inquiry
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Villefort attempts to gain more information about the Count of Monte Cristo.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXI: “The Dead Capuchin”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Miriam and Donatello recognize the dead monk.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 1: Chiswick Mall
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Amelia Sedley and Rebecca Sharp depart from Miss Pinkerton's finishing school.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 36: In Which Phileas Fogg’s Name is Once More at a Premium on Change
by Jules Verne
With Phileas' whereabouts unknown, the members of the Reforms Club, as well as all of London, anxiously await news on the fate of Phileas.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 45: Noah Claypole is Employed by Fagin on a Secret Mission.
by Charles Dickens
Fagin employs Noah to keep an eye on Nancy.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 26
by Ross Kay
The boys and Sam race the motor-boat. There are a few intense moments with the Varmint II because it is their only real competition, however the Go Ahead Boys win the race after all their hard work.