Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 12: “A Wonderful Escape”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends start a roaring fire
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A Victorious Union
Chapter III: “A Bivouac Near Fort Morgan”
by Oliver Optic
The men are paired together. They assume their chosen identities to blend in with confederate southerners.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 21
by H.G. Wells
Griffin tells Dr. Kemp about his first experiences after becoming invisible. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
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.
The Brown Fairy Book
How Geirald the Coward Was Punished
by Andrew Lang
Rosald, the son of a poor knight, and Geirald, the son of a rich man, head on a quest commissioned by Geirald’s father. In return for taking care of Rosald’s expenses, Geirald requests that Rosald give all credit of their quest to him. Rosald agrees and his ability to keep his promise proves to change his luck.
Moby Dick
Chapter 76: The Battering-Ram
by Herman Melville
Ishmael discusses the strength of the sperm whales head.
Beowulf
Chapter 13
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 13: “How the General Talked to the King”
by L. Frank Baum
Guph returns to the Nome King with the news of his assistance. The King is instantly pleased, but expresses his reservations about attracting such powerful allies. They discuss why Nomes are afraid of eggs.
Beowulf
Chapter 24
by Francis Barton Gummere
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 5: The Great Journey
by Hugh Lofting
Dr. Dolittle's maritime travels come to an abrupt end. As the doctor and his passengers prepare to go ashore, a stowaway is discovered aboard ship. Dr. Dolittle introduces himself to the natives before embarking on the next leg of his journey.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Seventeenth Night: The Circus Comes to Town”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
In this story the circus comes to town and the three children enjoy the spectacle.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XV: "Rene in the Hands of His Enemies"
by Kirk Munroe
Rene manages to befriend one of his captors, but fears that all hope is lost. The tribe prepares for feasting and torture.
Beowulf
Chapter 1
by Francis Barton Gummere
The beloved Beow takes his rightful place as heir to the throne of the Scyldings, who continue to experience prosperity.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 15: The Barbary Dragon
by Hugh Lofting
With the pirates having boarded the doctor's ship, the doctor and animals take control of the pirate ship. The sinking of the doomed ship puts Ben Ali at the mercy of the doctor and a large fish.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Story of Urashima Taro, the Fisher Lad
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
How disobedience ruined the life of Urashima Taro.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Giants and the Herd-Boy
by Andrew Lang
How a poor orphan boy won a princess and prosperity.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 15: "The Peppermint Pagoda"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and his friends travel to China through the hole they dug.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 30: In Which Phileas Fogg Simply Does His Duty
by Jules Verne
Following a valiant fight against the Sioux's attack, Phileas leads a party to rescue the captured prisoners. Phileas' successful rescue of Passepartout is greatly received by Aouda. Phileas plans the next leg of his trip.
Japanese Fairy Tales
Momotaro, or the Story of the Son of a Peach
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
An old woman finds a large peach in a river, and when she and her husband cut it open to eat it, they find a child inside. They are overjoyed to now have a son to ease their lonely days. When the boy is fifteen, he goes off to rid the land of devils who live on an island, and takes a dog, a monkey, and a pheasant with him. He is victorious over the devils and returns home to live happily with his parents.
The Adventures of Jerry Muskrat
Chapter 3: “The Oracle of the Smiling Pool”
by Thornton W. Burgess
Jerry goes to get Grandfather Frog and take him to the Big Rock. When Mrs. Muskrat tells him about the traps he promises to tell them what to do the next day.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 4: The Wiff-Wiff
by Hugh Lofting
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.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
Chapter 22
by Mark Twain
Tom continues to look for distractions. Tom finds himself suddenly ill.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XIII: "Arrival of Jean Ribault"
by Kirk Munroe
The men are interrupted in their departure by the arrival of ships. Later even more ships arrive, with good news. Unfortunately there is also the arrival of bad news, as the Spanish ships are not far behind.
The Tale of Brownie Beaver
Chapter 12: “Grandaddy Beaver Thinks”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Brownie becomes worried about the safety of his house from the cyclone. Grandaddy Beaver tells him to tie down his house. Brownie realizes he has nothing with which to tie down the house.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 1”
by Mark Twain
The outcome of Huck and Tom's previous adventures are revealed. Widow Douglas' attempts to civilize Huck.