The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 4: “The Road through the Forest”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the Scarecrow talk along the way about Dorothy’s home in Kansas and about how the Scarecrow came to be and why the Scarecrow wants a brain.
Dorothy and the Scarecrow talk along the way about Dorothy’s home in Kansas and about how the Scarecrow came to be and why the Scarecrow wants a brain.
Pip confronts Jaggers concerning Estella's parents.
Malcolm reveals an important secret to the Baroness. Various relationships face the strictures of society, dependent upon class and status to survive.
Huck tells Mary Jane the truth about the dauphin and the duke. The real Wilks brothers arrive just in time for the auction.
Pip is taken to Miss Havisham's manor. Pip is affected by Miss Havisham's daughter, Estella.
Hector charges the Greek ramparts, pushing the Achaeans back to their ships.
Ishmael enters the Whaleman's Chapel.
While running an errand for Mr. Brownlow, Oliver runs into Nancy and Bill Sikes.
The author describes his wife's reaction to the story.
The author describes the charm and allure of the Florida Everglades, including the Indian inhabitants.
While working in the salt mines, Booker hears of an opportunity to pursue an education.
Mr. Creakle gives a warning to David. David meets some of the other boys at the school.
Carols discontent with small town life continues to grow. Vida and Carol continue to argue about life in Gopher Prairie.
In an attempt to help improve Diana's imagination, The Story Club is formed.
Mr. Peggotty, determined to find Little Em'ly, asks David for his assistance. Miss Mowcher tells David about her unintentional part in the Peggotty family debacle. Mr. Peggotty and David visit Mrs. Steerforth.
Mariam describes the events leading up to the impending nuptials. She tries to convince herself of the goodness of Sir Percival, but finds fault with him nonetheless.
The crew board the harpoon boats. New crew members make their presence known.
The boys and Sam race the motor-boat. There are a few intense moments with the Varmint II because it is their only real competition, however the Go Ahead Boys win the race after all their hard work.
After becoming acquainted with the rest of the Barker family, Black Beauty begins his duties as a cab.
David is sent to Salem House by Mr. Mudstone.
Tom and Joe find they are now held in high regard by their peers. Becky, feeling rejected by Tom, attempts to make him jealous.
A transcription of Patrick Henry's famous "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech made before the Virginia House of Burgesses.
Two drunken sailors happen upon a strange scene at the undertaker's shop.
Marianne seems to be displeased with much and Mrs. Jennings tries to marry everyone off.