The Blue Fairy Book
The History of Jack the Giant-Killer
by Andrew Lang
A boy named Jack is able to conquer a number of giants with the help of magic and wit.
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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.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXI: “A Closely Guarded Camp”
by Kirk Munroe
The construction of the Indian canoes is explained. The Lieutenant is unhappy to learn the limitations of their agreement with the Indians.
Moby Dick
Chapter 104: The Fossil Whale
by Herman Melville
Ishmael finds it impossible to exaggerate the size of the whale.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part I, Chapter III
by James Fenimore Cooper
Rose struggles through disagreements with her aunt during a letter writing session. Rose questions Captain Spike, speaks with Mulford, and takes a liking to Jack Tier.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 12: In Which Oliver is Taken Better Care of than He Ever Was Before. And In Which the Narrative Reverts to the Merry Old Gentleman and His Youthful Friends.
by Charles Dickens
Oliver awakens in the care of Mrs. Bedwin, Mr. Brownlow's housekeeper. Oliver is greatly affected by a portrait in Mr. Brownlow's home.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Continued by Vincent Gilmore, Part II”
by Wilkie Collins
Mr. Gilmore describes the interactions between Sir Percival and the two ladies of the house. As he prepares to depart for London he takes an opportunity to speak to Laura regarding her marriage plans.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 10: The Voyage
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Mr. Arrow is discovered as a hopeless drunk and disappears one night. Job replaces him as first mate. Jim is entranced with Silver and his parrot. Jim gets hungry and climbs into a barrel for an apple.
The Professor
Chapter 12
by Charlotte Brontë
A discussion of the various females he comes in contact with at the school. William overhears an important conversation.
Main Street
Chapter 10
by Sinclair Lewis
While touring the outskirts of Gopher Prairie, Carol meets Miles Bjornstam, the town sole Democrat. Carol unsuccessfully attempts to introduce Will to the art of Poetry. A less opinionated Carol finds greater acceptance with the ladies of the Jolly Seventeen.
Agnes Grey
Chapter X: The Church
by Anne Brontë
The ladies attend church. Agnes shares her views on the preaching of Hatfield and Weston.
Presidential Addresses and Messages
Annual Message to Congress, November 19, 1794
by George Washington
George Washington's sixth Annual Address to Congress (now known as the State of the Union Address).
Vanity Fair
Chapter 42: Which Treats of the Osborne Family
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Mr. Osborne makes a deal with the Bullocks. Word of little George reaches the elder Osbourne.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 29: Brussels
by William Makepeace Thackeray
George rethinks his choices, turning to Amelia once more.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 1: “In the Flat-Woods”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator travels through the flat-woods of Eastern Florida and meets up with strangers. He comments on his experiences on his journey.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 18
by Edith Wharton
Newland and Ellen discuss possible futures.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter II: "Good News"
by Laura Lee Hope
Uncle Isaac tells what he knows of Will’s disappearance. Mr. Ford begins to question his decision to send his son to Atlanta. The girls discuss the invitation to a Florida orange grove.
A Little Princess
Chapter 19: Anne
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Recounting of the tales of how things came to be for both Sara and the Large Family.
Moby Dick
Chapter 22: Merry Christmas
by Herman Melville
The ship is navigated out to sea.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Farmer and the Badger
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A badger kills a farmer’s wife, and the farmer asks a rabbit to get revenge for him.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter XII: Alice’s Evidence
by Lewis Carroll
Alice's testimony angers the Queen, resulting in a harsh sentence before the verdict is read. Amidst the sudden chaos of Wonderland, Alice suddenly finds herself in more familiar surroundings.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 14: Miss Crawley at Home
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Miss Matilda visits Amelia. Sir Pitt presents Becky with a proposition.
Babbitt
Chapter 32
by Sinclair Lewis
Myra confronts George with her suspicions. George's refusal to conform begins to greatly affect both is social and professional relationships.
The Picture of Dorian Gray
“Chapter 17”
by Oscar Wilde
Dorian and friends move their party to Selby Royal. Dorian is distracted and tense. He faints.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 16: “‘I Won’t!’ Said Mary”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Martha tells Mary that Colin will be angry and throw a tantrum if she decides to see Dickon instead of visiting him in his room. Mary confronts Colin about his health saying that he isn’t dying—he’s only feeling sorry for himself. He tells her that he will banish Dickon if it happens again.