Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 20: Uncle Tom Finds Freedom
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Master George sets out to find Uncle Tom, having learned of his being sold from Ophelia's letter, but is to late to do any good.
Master George sets out to find Uncle Tom, having learned of his being sold from Ophelia's letter, but is to late to do any good.
Eliza tells her story to a kind couple and is given assistance.
The Toyman makes the three children whistles from a weeping willow and they serve as a bird call for Orioles.
A story about a blue jay named Jakie. This chapter focuses on the relationship between Jakie and the speaker.
The watchmen and Horatio encounter a familiar spirit at Castle Elsinore.
Maurice and his father are invited to America to offer assistance to their family members. The travel there is peopled with interesting characters and the excitement of a child gone overboard.
Mr. Elmer comes home with Mr. March. Mr. March sees Frank again for the first time in awhile.
Queequeg impresses the ship owners.
Having gotten a thorough picture of the inner workings of the Dolittle house, Tommy inquires about some of the various exotic animals that are in the doctor's home. After dinner, Doctor Dolittle accompanies Stubbins to see the injured squirrel.
Hump is alarmed to discover the empty Ghost beached on the shore, but takes advantage of the situation to gather much needed supplies. Hump encounters a disheveled Larsen, who proceeds to tell him of the events that followed his escape from Ghost.
Prince Dolor goes to see the king and finds that he has died and a revolution is occurring amongst the townspeople. Dolor regrets wanting to see the world.
Maurice is visited by the little New Year and his cart of gifts. He shows Maurice the wonders of giving to others and the happiness that it brings.
A fellow gets the better of a lion.
The Mock Turtle and Gryphon demonstrate a dance for Alice. As the Mock Turtle finishes his song, Alice is whisked away.
Trelawney gives Jim a note to pass on to Long John Silver. During their meeting, he and Jim share their views on Black Dog and Pew and they become friends. Jim introduces Silver to Livesey and Livesey is pleased to have Silver as the ship’s new cook.
The whiteness of Moby Dick affects Ishmael.
Doctor Dolittle returns to England where he displays the pushmi-pullyu for all to see. The doctor returns to Puddleby a rich man. Life begins to return to normal for the doctor and his animals. Meanwhile, far away in Africa, the other animals ponder the good doctor's fate.
House expenses continue to trouble Jurgis and his family. Ona, who has become pregnant and given birth to a son, is in poor health after returning to work too soon to recover from child birth.
Word spreads of the doctor's return home, prompting visits from various animals. Polynesia explains the finer points of understanding animals.
Peter's rescue of Tiger Lily has unexpected benefits. Peter, Wendy and the boys make their way home. Tinkerbell's jealousy continues to grow.
Aunt Chloe approaches Mrs. Shelby with a plan to get Uncle Tom back.
A queen marries another man after the king dies and he is especially cruel. He passes a ridiculous law that a man with a golden beard doesn’t abide by. The king goes off to war and his stepson lets the man out and he is therefore blessed by good luck and magical assistance.
The doctor, busy taking care of the sick and dying monkeys, asks a favor of the the King of Beast. Exhausted, the doctor finally gets some much needed sleep.
The boys try their hand at fishing and discover a mysterious sloop.
The rest of the girls are introduced to Sara Crewe. Sara's first French lesson does not go as Miss Minchin planned.