Walden; or, Life in the Woods
Conclusion
by Henry David Thoreau
Thoreau concludes the work by criticizing conformity in society.
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The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XIV: “Of the Visitor Who Ran Down the Road in the Night-Time”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The General and Rufus are gone and Mordaunt refuses to tell anyone where they are or what has happened to them.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 4: The Sea-Serpent
by Hugh Lofting
Awakened by Polynesia, Tommy witnesses a rare sea creature just of the coast. Doctor Dolittle turns to the porpoises in an attempt to free the poor creature.
Whitefoot the Woodmouse
"Whitefoot Spends a Dreadful Night"
by Thornton W. Burgess
Whitefoot hears Hooty’s cries and becomes afraid because the owl is on his roof. However, he knows he is safe and is able to keep calm until Hooty cries again.
Main Street
Chapter 4
by Sinclair Lewis
After taking a look around, Carol is unnerved by the stature and state of the buildings in Gopher Prairie. Bea Sorensen's tour of Gopher Prairie leaves her awestruck.
The Jungle
Chapter 7
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis and Ona finally marry. Ona and Elzbiata are constantly sick, while Antanas develops a cough and open sores from work. The harsh winter in Packingtown intensifies the hardships of the family.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLIV: “The Deserted Shrine”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Upon noticing the flame’s gone out, Kenyon goes inside to investigate.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 5: “Dorothy Picks the Princess”
by L. Frank Baum
The evil prince has delayed picking the overripe princess, so Dorothy does when he’s asleep. The prince must go replant himself.
Humour and Dialect
A Cabin Tale (The Young Master Asks For a Story)
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Whut you say, dah? huh, uh! chile,"
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 4: Fire On Board
by Laura Lee Hope
Alice and Ruth ponder the identities of the two missing girls. An incident on the ship has the passengers preparing to load the lifeboats.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 6
by Jack London
Hump learns more and more about the design and purpose of the Ghost. Hump discusses Captain Larsen with a new acquaintance. An incident on board ship further exposes Hump to Captain Larsen's philosophy.
Main Street
Chapter 32
by Sinclair Lewis
A minor incident at the barn dance has dire consequences for Fern Mullins. Fern, confident she will be fired, resigns and leaves town.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter VIII. SERIOUS PREPARATIONS FOR VERTICAL DESCENT
by Jules Verne
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 23: “How They Encountered the Flutterbudgets”
by L. Frank Baum
The gang arrive at Flutterbudget Center, where the citizens worry too much. They quickly leave and arrive in the land of the Winkies. They spot his castle and plan to have lunch with him.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 17
by H.G. Wells
Dr. Kemp hears distant gunshots and is later visited by The Invisible Man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXVIII
by Jane Austen
Elinor and Marianne think that Edward’s resolve to marry Lucy is honorable, all the more since he probably knows he will not be happy marrying her.
Great Expectations
Chapter 7
by Charles Dickens
Pip becomes acquainted with Biddy. Pip is to be sent to the home of Miss Havisham to play.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 81: The Room of the Retired Baker
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Monsieur Cavalcanti, Benedetto, visits Caderousse's house.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 59: The Old Piano
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Mr. Sedley gets his house in order. Jos makes a promise to his father and Amelia. Dobbin makes a declaration to Amelia, but is disappointed with her reaction.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 52: Toxicology
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
The Count of Monte Cristo speaks to Madame Villefort about poisons and chemistry.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter VII: “Mysterious Disappearance of the Canoes”
by Kirk Munroe
Upon returning from their exploration, the boys discover the canoes missing. Sumner decides to shoot a racoon.
More Jataka Tales
“How the Monkey Saved His Troop”
by Ellen C. Babbitt
A monkey saves his friends from the king’s men, and the king is so impressed that he vows to keep the monkey safe for the rest of his life.
The Blithedale Romance
Chapter XVIII: “The Boarding-House”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Coverdale is surprised to discover the identity of his neighbors.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 13
by Mary Shelley
A new guest that does not speak the common language moves into the cottage that the monster observes and he learns the language as it is taught to her. He learns the obligations and pleasures of human relationships and realizes his lonliness.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 7: “How Aunt Em Conquered the Lion”
by L. Frank Baum
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are shown to their room. They dress in fancy attire and, guided by Dorothy, explore the Emerald City. They meet Billina, the yellow hen. Em and Henry explore the city on thieir own and meet the Cowardly Lion.