A suggestion from the Cat's-meat-man prompts John Dolittle to undertake a new venture, starting with the understanding of the animal language. Amongst the animals, word spreads of a new doctor with a special ability.
Dr. Kemp hears rumours of an invisible man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Reverend finds himself tempted by sin.
Elinor is displeased and bothered by new events.
The Yankee is bothered by his armor and becomes irritable. The woman, Sandy, is annoying him with her constant inane babble.
Merrylegs finds the vicar and his family's visits exhausting, and decides to take it upon himself to teach the young lads a lesson in courtesy.
A story about a blue jay named Jakie. This chapter focuses on his mischevious behavior.
Maurice is visited by the little New Year and his cart of gifts. He shows Maurice the wonders of giving to others and the happiness that it brings.
News of Dr. Robinson's murder spreads throughout St. Petersberg. Both Tom and Huck are greatly troubled by the arrest of an innocent man.
A fisherman and his wife encounter a magical fish.
Christy reports to Captain Breaker. The Bellevite undertakes pursuit of the Tallahatchie.
Each ship attempts their own plan to foil the other. The men behave as gentlemen once the victor is determined.
Chee-Chee, having grown homesick without Polynesia, makes her way back to Puddleby.
Epilogue (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Mark and Ruth spend time with Uncle Christopher. Mark attends mill school. In October, Mark, Ruth, Edna May, and Uncle Christopher take a voyage to Wakulla.
William finds out what his responsibilities will be at this new trade. He also learns the boundaries of the relationship his brother is willing to have.
A king who has not been able to have children makes a promise, only to find that he has given up his only child. The prince determines to find a way out of the promise, and completes several tasks with the help of the princess.
Pip returns to dinner but continues to feel a sense of guilt.
Things are not well between Elinor and Edward. Unhappiness is prevailing.
A count's son uses his newfound talents to become successful.
Two sisters provide assistance to a bear in distress.
The boys get frustrated with their situation as Fred is useless because he is seasick and John is testy because his hands are blistered. However, the Caledonia comes to their rescue again and they are finally able to reside in harbor.
The crew protect the carcass from the sharks. Queequeg narrowly escapes injury.
Upon graduating from West Point, Lieutenant Flipper reports for active duty in the U.S. Army amidst much fanfare.