The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 25: Out of the Wilds
by Laura Lee Hope
The missing girls and the film troupe share the stories of their adventures. The group is reunited with The Magnolia.
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The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 9: “How the Wogglebug Taught Athletics”
by L. Frank Baum
Em and Henry are bored and restless. While Ozma ponders on small tasks that will keep them busy, Dorothy and the elders make a tour of the far corners of Oz. Several of Dorothy’s friends join the party. They visit Professor Wogglebug.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 18”
by Mark Twain
Huck learns of the longstanding Grangerford-Shepherdson feud. Huck and Jim continued downstream after witnessing the feuding families in action.
Jack Tier; or, The Florida Reef
Part II, Chapter I
by James Fenimore Cooper
Mulford swims for the boat. The group is reunited with Captain Spike, who tries to rid himself of Mulford.
The Pink Fairy Book
How the Hermit Helped to Win the King’s Daughter
by Andrew Lang
A king advertises that he will wed his daughter to one who can make a ship that will float on both land and sea. Three brothers each have their hand at building such a ship, but the kindness of the youngest allows him success, as he befriends a holy hermit. The group journeys to the kingdom, picking up friends along the way. Unfortunately, the king changes the rules when they arrive, but the man's new friends help him to meet the king’s demands.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXVI
by Jane Austen
Mrs. Palmer, Mrs. Jennings’ daughter, has a son; Mrs. Jennings is with her daughter most days, which means Elinor and Marianne are obliged to spend their days with the Middletons.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“How the Wicked Tanuki Was Punished”
by Andrew Lang
A crafty tanuki betrays his wife in order to get food and his son vows to avenge his mother. The little tanuki is able to outsmart his father and accomplish his personal goal.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 66: Amantium Irae
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky is ambitious once again. Amelia sends correspondence to Dobbin. Becky reveals a note to Amelia before Dobbin's arrival.
The House of the Seven Gables
Chapter III: “The First Customer”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Holgrave visits Hepzibah, and after overhearing a conversation between two customers, Hepzibah becomes concerned over her future. She is offended by their frank conversation involving her losing her dignity. Thoroughout the day, however, things begin to look up and her confidence returns.
David Copperfield
Chapter 10: I Become Neglected, and Am Provided For
by Charles Dickens
After the death of David's mother, Mr. and Miss Murdstone make their intentions towards David clear. Miss Peggotty and Mr. Barkis marry.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 21: My Escape from Slavery
by Frederick Douglass
After living a his entire life as a slave, Mr. Douglass successfully emancipates himself.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 14: “The Green Monkey”
by L. Frank Baum
Ozma magically changes the wicked giantess, Mrs. Yoop, into a boy then into a green monkey and reverses the curse that Mrs. Yoop put on Woot the wanderer. As a green monkey she will have no more magical powers and will be forced to eat what other monkeys eat.
The Marble Faun
Chapter II: “The Faun”
by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Donatello talks of the mythic faun.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 14: “The Piggies and the Pumpkin”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop are sent to the store to get bread and, along the way, are asked by the nice old rat gentleman if they want a large pumpkin to make a Jack O’Lantern. They are greeted by a wolf who wants to eat them. They must figure out a way to escape him.
Sense and Sensibility
Chapter XXXV
by Jane Austen
Elinor wishes no connection with Mrs. Ferrars after seeing her rudeness, and is somewhat glad that because she cannot marry Edward, she will never have to suffer Mrs. Ferrars’ company.
Beyond the City
Chapter XVII: “In Port at Last”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Mrs. Westmacott recounts the story to the Doctor and the Admiral after giving the Admiral his pension papers back. She spent the money that she was going to give to her brother on the Admiral’s papers. Her brother returned to her and was the one who struck her on the head. Harold is able to clear his name, the Admiral does not have to return to sea or move from his villa, both couples get married, and all live a full and happy life.
Philosophy and Fun of Algebra
Chapter 10: "The Story of a Working Hypothesis"
by Mary Everest Boole
"In an old Hebrew book there is a story of a person named Jacob, which means the Supplanter..."
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter VIII: "On the Trail"
by Kirk Munroe
The two groups both set out to follow the tribe. Each is aware there are others there, but neither knows what to expect from the other.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 10: “The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes is faced with the case of the Lord St. Simon marriage in which the bride disappears after the ceremony, excusing herself to her room claiming to have a sudden indisposition.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 21
by Emily Brontë
Three years later Nelly and Cathy visit Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff wishes Linton and Cathy to fall in love and marry. After Edgar finds out about their visit he forbids Cathy have any contact with Linton, which drives her to begin writing secret letters to him. Nelly finds Linton's letters to Cathy, destroys them, and does not tell Edgar.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXXIX: “A Black Squall and the Stranded Streamer”
by Kirk Munroe
Sumner manages to catch up to the other canoe, but finds himself and Ko-wik-a too far out to sea.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 18: “A Clever Conquest”
by L. Frank Baum
After successfully waking Quox, Polychrome and Quox decide to attack. Quox is instantly captured. However, upon seeing the dragon’s ribboned locket, Ruggedo’s magical powers vanish. Quox opens the locket and eggs appear and frighten Ruggedo—chasing him away from his kingdom.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“A Child’s Dream of a Star”
by Charles Dickens
A folk tale about the connection between death and the afterlife, in this case, heaven.
The Prince
Chapter 19: That One Should Avoid Being Despised and Hated
by Niccolo Machiavelli
The prevention of internal and external insurrections by protecting ones reputation.
The Professor
Chapter 19
by Charlotte Brontë
William seeks out his missing pupil, deciding that she is the woman destined to be his wife.