The Brown Fairy Book
Story of the King Who Would Be Stronger than Fate
by Andrew Lang
A fairy tale about a king who tries to change the fate of his daughter and instead insures the fate that has been assigned to her.
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Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“Baby Caterpillar”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly.
Whitefoot the Woodmouse
"Whitefoot is Hurt"
by Thornton W. Burgess
Mrs. Whitefoot kicks Whitefoot out of their new little home and he is terribly hurt because he does not understand why.
Crime and Punishment
Part 3, Chapter 1
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Pulcheria and Dunya are greatly affected by Raskolnikov's condition. Razumikhin's affections for Dunya are fully divulged to the reader.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 4, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Juliet informs Capulet and Lady Capulet of her sudden change of heart regarding Paris.
Whitefoot the Woodmouse
"Whitefoot the Woodmouse Is Unhappy"
by Thornton W. Burgess
Whitefoot becomes sad and uninterested in the things he once loved, but he can’t figure out why.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 17: The Last Flogging
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass returns to Mr. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 2: “The Red-Headed League”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A man comes to Sherlock Holmes seeking advice about the disappearance of a bizarre society of red-headed young men that are funded by a man who sympathized with red-headed men.
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.
Dickens' Christmas Stories
What Christmas is as We Grow Older
by Charles Dickens
The speaker compares the feelings and hopes of youth at Christmastime with the changes that occur with age.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 108: The Judge
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Villefort prepares for Benedetto's trial, and then he confronts Madame de Villefort.
The Colored Cadet at West Point
Chapter 2: Communications, Etc.
by Henry O. Flipper
A description of the circumstances that led Henry O. Flipper to seek his appointment at West Point as well as some excepts from the correspondence that followed.
Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz
Chapter 15: “Old Friends Are Reunited”
by L. Frank Baum
The Scarecrow, Tinman, Lion and others welcome Dorothy.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 3: “How Ozma Granted Dorothy’s Request”
by L. Frank Baum
The author describes the land of Oz to us including the Ozites, the Hammer-Heads, Fighting Trees, and the Kalidahs. Dorothy asks Ozma if Aunt Em and Uncle Henry could live in the Emerald City. She says yes, but to surprise the old couple, for they might be skeptical.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Strong Prince”
by Andrew Lang
A prince finds a sword near a river that gives him great strength. He kills a band of robbers and his mother marries the leader. The leader steals his sword and blinds the prince. A giant then helps the prince get his sword back and blind the leader. The giant then gives his daughter to the prince and they live happily ever after.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 25: “A Competitive Examination”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee meets with the king’s officer examination board and helps the king choose his army. He makes a valid suggestion that the king readily accepts.
The Marble Faun
Chapter VIII: “The Suburban Villa”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
The author describes the villa and the surrounding scenery.
The Marble Faun
Chapter XLII: “Reminiscences of Miriam”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Hilda bids Kenyon never to speak of Miriam
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 30
by Jack London
In order to weather the elements, Hump and Maud make use of their available materials.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 24: In Which Mr. Osborne Takes Down the Family Bible
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Dobbin delivers a letter to George.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 24
by Jack London
Captain Larsen's, having become more possesive of Maud, excludes the crew from his table. Interference by the captain's brother, Death, results in monetary losses for the Ghost.
His Last Bow: A Reminiscence of Sherlock Holmes
"The Adventure of the Cardboard Box"
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Miss Cushing receives a parcel in the mail that contains two severed human ears and Sherlock Holmes helps to crack the case involving her sister.
David Copperfield
Chapter 8: My Holidays. Especially One Happy Afternoon
by Charles Dickens
David goes home for the holidays and is introduced to a new family member.
The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf; or, Rescuing the Lost Balloonists
Chapter IV: "Jerry Meets Trouble Half Way"
by Captain Quincy Allen
The boys arrive in Florida, after an uneventful trip, and prepare the boat for their journey south. Will reflects on past adventures as they all wonder at what adventures they will find. Things seem to be going well, until they hit a snag.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 14: “A Young Rajah”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mary tells Martha about Colin who is worried that she may be fired for letting anyone near the ill son. Mary returns to Colin and they talk about positive thinking. When Master Craven and Mrs. Medlock enter the room, Colin tells them that he will see Mary any time he likes because she makes him feel well.
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