The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book First, Chapter 2
by Victor Hugo
The people are not impressed by Gringoire's new work. The Cardinal finally makes his appearance.
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The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 17: The Ocean Gossips
by Hugh Lofting
After breaking down the panel, Doctor Dolittle discovers a young prisoner aboard the pirate ship. Doctor Dolittle brings some positive news back from the sea.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter XVI: “Clifford’s Chamber”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
When Hepzibah enters Clifford's room, she finds it empty. When she returns downstairs, Clifford appears exclaimg that they're free. She recoils in horror at the Judge’s dead body.
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 16: “How Brunhild Was Welcomed Home”
by James Baldwin
Brunhild is welcomed home.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 18
by Mary Shelley
Victor puts off the creation of the female creature and decides he needs to travel to England to gather information. He begins a two-year tour of England in order to fill his obligation before his marriage to Elizabeth.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 7: Shellfish Talk
by Hugh Lofting
Eager to see the rest of the Dolittle estate, Tommy arrives early, greeted by Polynesia. The doctor and Tommy discuss the language of solitary animals.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Donkey Cabbage
by Andrew Lang
The adventures of a hunter who finds magical cabbages, meets a maiden, and overcomes a witch’s plans.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 25: “The Curtain”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
We discover more about the robin. Mary and Colin are transformed into happy delightful children. Colin has opened the drapes in his room that covered his mother’s portrait.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 12
by W.H.G. Kingston
The men discover the site of an ambush. Rochford reappears.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 12
by Ross Kay
Fred recovers from his seasickness and the Go Ahead Boys meet Sam, who worked in a factory that manufactured dummy parts. The continue on with their banter as they head toward their destination.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 2: "The Big Bobsled"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story the Toyman that is a friend to the three children has a mysterious secret in his workshop that keep the boys guessing and therefore, entertained.
David Copperfield
Chapter 28: Mr. Micawber's Gauntlet
by Charles Dickens
The Micawbers and Tommy Traddles attend a dinner at David's apartment. Littimer visits David in search of Steerforth. David advises Tommy in regards to Mr. Micawber's situation.
The Mystery of Cloomber
Chapter XI: “Of the Casting Away of the Barque ‘Belinda’”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Jack and his father help a ship in trouble.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XXIX: “On the Battlements”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
While looking out from the tower, Donatello and Kenyon discuss battles, clouds, and the life of monks.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Cunning Hare
by Andrew Lang
A litte hare has no parents and is raised by his grandmother. By great cunning, he is able to catch their dinner and also capture fire by a narrow escape from being eaten himself.
The Pink Fairy Book
How the Hermit Helped to Win the King’s Daughter
by Andrew Lang
A king advertises that he will wed his daughter to one who can make a ship that will float on both land and sea. Three brothers each have their hand at building such a ship, but the kindness of the youngest allows him success, as he befriends a holy hermit. The group journeys to the kingdom, picking up friends along the way. Unfortunately, the king changes the rules when they arrive, but the man's new friends help him to meet the king’s demands.
The Four Million
"The Love-Philtre of Ikey Schoenstein"
by O. Henry
A pharmacist conspires to diminish the capacity of a rival suitor.
Black Beauty
Part 4, Chapter 46: Jakes and the Lady
by Anna Sewell
Having been sold once again, Black Beauty meets his new master, but finds his time there short lived.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 49: Monks and Mr. Brownlow at Length Meet. Their Conversation, and the Intelligence that Interrupts It.
by Charles Dickens
Monks is captured and brought to Mr. Brownlow's home. Details of Monks' life are finally revealed. The search for Mr. Sikes continues.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XVI
by Jane Austen
Marianne is up crying the whole of that night, and is absolutely inconsolable and overly dramatic in her grief.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 25: “A Competitive Examination”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee meets with the king’s officer examination board and helps the king choose his army. He makes a valid suggestion that the king readily accepts.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 11
by Emily Brontë
Nelly sees Heathcliff embracing Isabella, which leads to a fight between Edgar and Heathcliff. Catherine, upset at the dispute between them and refuses to eat for two days.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter VI: Pig and Pepper
by Lewis Carroll
Upon exiting the woods, Alice enters a house and is introduced to the Duchess and Cheshire Cat.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 7: “Merlin’s Tower”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is dressed in fine clothes, but the people want another miracle. After Merlin speaks ill of the Yankee, he has Merlin banished to the dungeon. With Clarence to assist him, the Yankee attaches gunpower to the turrets. During a thunderstorm, the tower explodes.
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