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Crime and Punishment

Part 3, Chapter 2

by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Razumikhin awakens the next morning greatly regretting the previous night. Dunya, Pulcheria, and Razumikhin visit Raslolnikov.

Logic: Deductive and Inductive

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.

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle

Part 1, Chapter 13: A Traveler Arrives

by Hugh Lofting

Tommy's abilities continue to progress under the tutelage of Polynesia. A long lost friend returns from Africa.

The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Part the Fourth

by Samuel Taylor Coleridge

As the Mariner's tale continues, his appearance starts to alarm the wedding guest. The Mariner tells of the crew's fate. After a period alone on the ship a prayer releases the weight of his guilt.

Whitefoot the Woodmouse

"Mr. and Mrs. Whitefoot"

by Thornton W. Burgess

The two mice declare their love for each other and argue which house they would like to live in. They stay at Miss Dainty’s house until Shadow appears and they decide Whitefoot’s would be safer.

My Bondage and My Freedom

Chapter 15: Covey, the Negro Breaker

by Frederick Douglass

Mr. Douglass is sent to the home of Mr. Edward Covey "to be broken", by Master Thomas Auld.

The Secret Garden

Chapter 23: “Magic”

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Mary, Dickon, Colin, and Ben continue to tend to the garden while Colin’s strength increases. He is determined to build his strength enough to surprise his father when he returns. They discuss Magic.

Oliver Twist

Chapter 19: In Which a Notable Plan is Discussed and Determined On

by Charles Dickens

Oliver is volunteered for a job with Bill Sikes. Fagin, remembering an earlier incident, keeps his eye on Nancy.

The Tale of Tommy Fox

Chapter 15: “Johnnie Green Feels Sad”

by Arthur Scott Bailey

When Farmer Green discovers that Tommy was stealing his hens, he wants to kill Tommy. Johnnie feels sad for Tommy, but luckily Tommy escapes.

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

Chapter 4

by James Weldon Johnson

The narrator describes his journey to Atlanta to attend school and the theft of his money when he gets there.

The Marble Faun

Chapter XLI: “Snow-Drops and Maidenly Delights”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Kenyon and Hilda enjoy their reunion and catch up on past events.

Buttercup Gold and Other Stories

“The Robin”

by Ellen Robena Field

A short story about a robin who flies north in the springtime, builds a nest for his mate, and migrates south for the winter.

Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children

Chapter 6: Uncle Tom Says Good-Bye

by Harriet Beecher Stowe

Mr. Haley arrives to take Tom.

The War of the Worlds

Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 1: Under Foot

by H.G. Wells

The narrator and the Curate continue to travel at night, choosing to hide during the daylight hours. Another cylinder arrives.

The Last of the Mohicans

Chapter 15

by James Fenimore Cooper

The siege of Fort William Henry rages on. Hawkeye has been captured by the French. A meeting with Munro is requested by the French leader, Montcalm.

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.

The House of the Seven Gables

Chapter X: “The Pyncheon-Garden”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Phoebe and Holgrave bring the once dead garden back to life. She and Clifford often stroll the gardens to lift his spirits. Hepzibah begins arranging sunday afternoon lunches with Phoebe, Clifford, Holgrave, and Uncle Venner. For once, Clifford seems animated.

Moby Dick

Chapter 117: The Whale Watch

by Herman Melville

As the men keep watch over the days kill, Fedallah reveals a prophesy to Ahab.

Vanity Fair

Chapter 3: Rebecca is in Presence of the Enemy

by William Makepeace Thackeray

Becky Sharp is introduced to Joseph Sedley.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 18: Dark Days

by Louisa May Alcott

Mrs. March is sent for as Beth's condition worsens.

The Jungle

Chapter 2

by Upton Sinclair

Jurgis looks for work and is temporarily hired at Brown and Company. More of Jurgis's and Ona's life in Lithuania is revisited. Their decision to immigrate to Chicago is met with a series of encounters with corrupt agents and officials.