The Poems of Emily Dickinson: Series One
Life, Poem 10: In a Library
by Emily Dickinson
A precious, mouldering pleasure 't is
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 3: “How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy heads for the Land of Oz with her blue and white checkered dress and silver shoes from the wicked witch. After she stays at a rich munchin’s house for a celebration, she starts off on the yellow brick road and meets a scarecrow who she saves from hanging on a pole. He then wants to join her to go to the Land of Oz so that he can ask the Oz for a brian.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 11: “Jinjur’s Ranch”
by L. Frank Baum
The friends find their way to Jinjur with the hope she will direct them to Glenda the Good so that they can be returned to their former selves.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“Rock-A-By Baby”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about the growth of a tree and its blooms of spring.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Witch
by Andrew Lang
How a boy and a girl overcome a witch and get rid of their mean step-mother.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Introduction
by Jules Verne
Introduction to the text.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 25: “The Land of Love”
by L. Frank Baum
Hank appears in a stable in the Emerald City next to the Cowardly Lion, the Hungry Tiger, and the Sawhorse. Toto speaks for the first time. Ozma welcomes the new friends to the land of Oz.
The Yellow Fairy Book
In the Land of Souls
by Andrew Lang
A prince travels to the Land of Souls to see his just-deceased bride.
The Pink Fairy Book
Catherine and Her Destiny
by Andrew Lang
Catherine is living a happy life, until one day her Destiny steps in and asks a fateful question. Things change for Catherine, and she finds herself wandering the world, always looking for a new place to work. After some time has passed, her life is not so bad, but not so good either. She and her lady come up with a plan to try to appease her Destiny. A ball of silk is the offer made, and Catherine finds just how important a ball of silk can be.
In the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 4
by W.H.G. Kingston
he men set out in search of Rochford. They meet and Indian chief.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“Nature’s Violet Children”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about violets who were picked from their home in the forest and brought to little girl’s house. With the help of sunlight and a caged canary, the violets thought positively and blossomed.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 19: “How Bunnybury Welcomed the Strangers”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy, Toto, and Bellina visit Bunnybury, a town of rabbits. At the door, only Dorothy is allowed in and must be reduced to the size of rabbits. Toto and Bellina wait outside.
The Last of the Mohicans
Chapter 27
by James Fenimore Cooper
The Hurons discover Uncas has escaped. Magua and the dead woman are discovered in the cave. Magua persuades the Hurons to follow his lead once more.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 19
by Ross Kay
The boys determine that their motor-boat can compete with the Varmint II. Sam keeps them grounded telling them that they can only win if they can go faster than the other boat. They try the race again and feel encouraged by the outcome. Miss Susie seems to bring bad luck, but nothing bad happens that cannot be fixed. Mr. Button’s prejudice toward her grows.
The Professor
Chapter 11
by Charlotte Brontë
William and M. Pelet discuss M. Reuter and the ladies of her school.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 3: “Roundabout”
by L. Frank Baum
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow embark on their journey to find Nimmie Amee. They discuss the route they will take and the dangers they may encounter. The Tin Man and the Scarecrow discuss the benefits of not being human. The Scarecrow recites poetry to entertain them along the way.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 3: “Pinky’s Rubber Ball”
by Howard R. Garis
While Curly and Flop were playing soldier in the forest, baby Pinky played alone. A fox spied her and carried her away to the forest. Pinky squealed for her brothers and tossed them her rubber ball to wet the fox. They filled the ball with water and squirted the fox.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 5: “How Dorothy Became a Princess”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and Toto return to Oz and are greeted by all of their friends. The next day, Dorothy and Ozma wait for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em to arrive in the throne room at the palace. The elderly couple are greeted by Ozma and the royal subjects.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 16: “How Dorothy Visited Utensia”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy, Toto, and Bellina are taken to Utensia to come before King Kleaver. After a brief session trying to find something wrong with the strangers, the enchanted utensils let the captives go free and try to find the rest of their party.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“Glories”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about noticing the beauty around you. Laura and baby Donald never noticed the beautiful glories growing in their backyard until Laura heard them speak to her. She and Donald played with them all afternoon. Laura learned the lesson well.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 1: A Little Snow Bird
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
A new child is born to the Bird family on Christmas Day.
Babbitt
Chapter 30
by Sinclair Lewis
Myra's, having returned from her sister's, protests her husbands strange new behavior.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 35: The Winter at Queen's
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne's feelings regarding Gilbert start to change. The students prepare for exams as Anne admires the natural beauty of Queen's Academy.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 6: Marilla Makes Up Her Mind
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
A proposition is offered to Marilla by Mrs. Spencer.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 22: “The Country of the Quadlings”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the others call the flying monkeys to take them beyond the Hammer-Heads to the land of the Quadlings. They reach Glinda’s castle and are admitted at once.