The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 58: M. Noirtier de Villefort
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Noirtier speaks to Valentine about her upcoming marriage to Franz.
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The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter VI: "The Swamp Fugitive"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The boys meet George, who is hiding in the swamp because of his reputation in the town. They are kind to him, sharing their food and showing unexpected generosity. They prepare for sleep, but determine that someone should keep watch during the night. They take turns, and on the second shift of the evening the watch seems to pay off.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter II: "Caught in a Fire Trap"
by Captain Quincy Allen
Just as the meeting between the boys is ending they find there is a fire in town. They go to investigate, and possibly lend a hand, and find that there is trouble to be found.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 21
by Jack London
Captain Larsen's frustration is taken out on Mugridge, who is greatly injured in the process.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Eleventh, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
After discovering that Esmeralda has gone missing, Quasimodo searches the church over and over before returning to her cell. Quasimodo acts out in rage against his master after witnessing the execution of Esmeralda.
Behind the Scenes
Chapter 2: Girlhood and its Sorrows
by Elizabeth Keckley
Elizabeth goes to live with her master's eldest son.
Moby Dick
Chapter 31: Queen Mab
by Herman Melville
Stubb has a strange dream. The sailors of the Pequod go to work.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 18
by Edith Wharton
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 23: In Which Passepartout’s Nose Becomes Outrageously Long
by Jules Verne
The morning after arriving in Yokohama, a hungry Passepartout attempts to secure his next meal. Passepartout is reunited with his master and Aouda.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 19: The Teacher's Vacation
by Thomas E. Sanders
The many ways to spend the break following the end of the school term.
Great Expectations
Chapter 43
by Charles Dickens
Pip prepares to say his farewells.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 7: The Peace of the Parrots
by Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle, Prince Bumpo, and the injured Long Arrow travel to the land of the Bagjagderag, intending to negotiate a final peace between the tribes. The parrots stand down.
Hamlet
Act 2, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Poloinius intends to keep a watchful eye on Laertes. Ophelia reports a strange encounter with Hamlet to her father.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 15”
by Mark Twain
Huck and Jim are separated. Huck's view of Jim changes after he plays a mean trick on him.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 8: Private and Confidential
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Rebecca describes the Crawley family to Amelia. Rebecca meets her charges.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXVI. THE WORST PERIL OF ALL
by Jules Verne
David Copperfield
Chapter 31: A Greater Loss
by Charles Dickens
David assists Peggotty with Mr. Barkis' affairs. Not unlike Steerforth, Little Em'ly is nowhere to be found.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 5
by George Eliot
Silas finds things are amiss after returning to the cottage and sets off to the village for help.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Strong Prince”
by Andrew Lang
A prince finds a sword near a river that gives him great strength. He kills a band of robbers and his mother marries the leader. The leader steals his sword and blinds the prince. A giant then helps the prince get his sword back and blind the leader. The giant then gives his daughter to the prince and they live happily ever after.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 13
by Stephen Crane
Henry is stopped by Wilson as he heads towards his regiments campfire. Henry tells Wilson he was shot in the head. Wilson dresses Henry's wound.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 16: Eva and Topsy
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Eva, having fallen ill, makes a request of her father and Topsy.
The Grey Fairy Book
The Unlooked-For Prince
by Andrew Lang
A king who has not been able to have children makes a promise, only to find that he has given up his only child. The prince determines to find a way out of the promise, and completes several tasks with the help of the princess.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“Blue Beard”
by Charles Perrault
A frightening fairy tale about a cruel man named Blue Beard who won over his wives with his riches and murdered them if they disobeyed his orders.
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.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 19: In Which a Notable Plan is Discussed and Determined On
by Charles Dickens
Oliver is volunteered for a job with Bill Sikes. Fagin, remembering an earlier incident, keeps his eye on Nancy.