A Victorious Union
Chapter XX: “A Very Melancholy Confederate”
by Oliver Optic
Colonel Passford laments his situation to Captain Rombold. Christy is disappointed to see his uncle’s condition.
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Moby Dick
Chapter 12: Biographical
by Herman Melville
Queequeg's tale is concluded. Ishmael and Queequeg seek employment at sea.
Half-Past Seven Stories
Story 3: "The Jolly Roger"
by Robert Gordon Anderson
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story the rain keeps the children indoors until they turn the thought of a flood into an imaginative game in which they are pirates on a ship.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XI: “A Happy Return to the Bellevite”
by Oliver Optic
Christy takes advantage of Bokes’s knowledge of the Tallahatchie. They find the Bellevite.
A Victorious Union
Chapter XVIII: “The Reign of Christianity”
by Oliver Optic
The men deal with the aftermath of the battle, including the burial of the dead.
Just So Stories
"The Elephant's Child"
by Rudyard Kipling
How elephants got trunks, and how the Elephant’s Child learned to like his new feature.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 24: “Curly and the Afraid Girl”
by Howard R. Garis
Curley and Flop split ways to see who will find an adventure first. Curly comes upon a mouse girl named Edna who was afraid of the water and seeing an alligator. Just when she feels safe and comfortable, Curly spies a gator approaching their boat. He tells her to put on a blindfold so she won’t see the gator.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
CHAPTER XLII. HEADLONG SPEED UPWARD THROUGH THE HORRORS OF DARKNESS
by Jules Verne
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
CHAPTER I. THE PROFESSOR AND HIS FAMILY
by Jules Verne
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 7: “How Aunt Em Conquered the Lion”
by L. Frank Baum
Aunt Em and Uncle Henry are shown to their room. They dress in fancy attire and, guided by Dorothy, explore the Emerald City. They meet Billina, the yellow hen. Em and Henry explore the city on thieir own and meet the Cowardly Lion.
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.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 1: “Curly Twistytail Is Named”
by Howard R. Garis
A little pig boy is caught by a bear and tied to a tree by his tail. When his brother rescues him, his tail is permanantly curled. From now on, he was called Curly.
Moby Dick
Chapter 34: The Cabin-Table
by Herman Melville
Dinner is served.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter VII. A WOMAN'S COURAGE
by Jules Verne
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXXIV. THE GREAT GEYSER
by Jules Verne
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 9: Powder and Arms
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim, Silver, and the others meet Mr. Arrow, the first mate, and Smollett, the Captain. Livesey declares his trust for Smollett and Silver.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 3
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator reflects on his first exposure to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Lyrics of Love and Laughter
Snowin'
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Dey is snow upon de meddahs, dey is snow upon de hill,"
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 2: Removed from My First Home
by Frederick Douglass
Mr. Douglass taken from his first home at the direction of Col. Lloyd.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XVI. BOLDLY DOWN THE CRATER
by Jules Verne
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 6”
by Mark Twain
Pap continues to seek Huck's fortune. Pap kidnaps Huck only to almost kill him in a drunken stupor.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXI: "To the Rescue"
by Laura Lee Hope
The boy reveals more of his identity, and also brings news of the missing Tom. He encourages the girls to help him rescue the others, but they decide they need help.
Treasure Island
Part Two: The Sea Cook, Chapter 12: Council of War
by Robert Louis Stevenson
When the island is spotted ahead, Capt. Smollett consults his map, which Jim recognizes. Jim confides in Trelawney and Smollett Silver’s plans and Trelawney regrets his hiring of the crew. Smollett urges everyone to stay alert.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XII: "A Warning"
by Laura Lee Hope
Mr. Hammond escorts the girls to the labor camp. There they meet with Mr. Belton’s wife, who warns them away from seeking Will themselves.
Moby Dick
Chapter 123: The Musket
by Herman Melville
Starbuck contemplates taking matters into his own hands.