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The Four Million

"Mammon and the Archer"

by O. Henry

An idealist believes money cannot help him acquire the things he truly desires.

The Tale of Tommy Fox

Chapter 11: “Tommy Grows Too Careless”

by Arthur Scott Bailey

Tommy was older now and loved to have Spot, the dog, chase him. When Spot almost catches him, Tommy runs home. Spot discovers Tommy’s home and Tommy is worried.

The events of the last few chapters are now retold from Whitefoot’s point of view. He realizes that Shadow could come back after him and get into his hiding places. Whitefoot immediately scampers off, hoping to get a head-start to save himself from Shadow.

Seven O’Clock Stories

“Twelfth Night: About Duckie the Stepchild and the Little Ship”

by Robert Gordon Anderson

The three children watch the Toyman make a boat for them to play with. As they play they also hear the commentary of the various animals in the barnyard.

Whitefoot the Woodmouse

"An Unpleasant Surprise"

by Thornton W. Burgess

Whitefoot calms down and then looks around the little hole in the tree. He discovers Timmy the Flying Squirrel in his bed and decides to rest until Timmy wakes up and then find a new home.

The Mystery of Cloomber

Chapter VII: “Of Corporal Rufus Smith and His Coming to Cloomber”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Jack meets Corporal Rufus Smith. They visit the General. Rufus reminds the General that they are acquaintances and asks to be his gardener.

Japanese Fairy Tales

The Story of the Man Who Did Not Wish to Die

by Yei Theodora Ozaki

How Sentaro was taught not to covet unending life.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 43”

by Mark Twain

Jim is finally set free, Tom recovers from his wounds, and the fate of Huck's father is revealed.

The Scarlet Letter

Chapter 10: “The Leech and His Patient”

by Nathaniel Hawthorne

The inwardly tortured minister soon becomes Chillingworth’s greatest puzzle. The doctor relentlessly and mercilessly seeks to find the root of his patient’s condition.

American Short Fiction

The Yellow Wallpaper

by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Following the birth of her child, the narrator is cared for by her physician husband at a country estate.

Moby Dick

Chapter 129: The Cabin

by Herman Melville

Pip attempts to follow Ahab as he paces the deck of the ship.

Moby Dick

Chapter 131: The Pequod Meets The Delight

by Herman Melville

The Pequod comes across another ship that has encountered Moby Dick.

Whitefoot the Woodmouse

"Whitey the Owl Saves Jumper"

by Thornton W. Burgess

As Shadow the Weasel heads toward Jumper as he tries to remain still, Whitey the Owl swoops down and proves to be more of a friend than an enemy.

Twenty Talks to Teachers

Chapter 5: Problems of the Young Teacher

by Thomas E. Sanders

The mis-steps a young teacher can avoid while developing their own confident style of teaching.

Selected American and British Poems

Snow Bound - A Winter Idyl

by John Greenleaf Whittier

As a way to pass the time during a raging snowstorm, family members exchange stories by the fireside.

Babbitt

Chapter 33

by Sinclair Lewis

A sudden illness brings Myra and George closer. George receives another invitation to join the Good Citizen's League.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 21”

by Mark Twain

The duke and the dauphin continued to perfect their craft. Huck witnesses a shooting.

Great Expectations

Chapter 34

by Charles Dickens

Pip experiences guilt about the nature of his lifestyle. News arrives concerning Mrs. Joe.

The Tale of Tommy Fox

Chapter 7: “Tommy Chases Mr. Woodchuck”

by Arthur Scott Bailey

Tommy Fox plays a cat-and-mouse game with Mr. Woodchuck and Mr. Woodchuck escapes down a hole.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes

Adventure 10: “The Naval Treaty, Part 1”

by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Dr. Watson receives a letter from an old friend that tells about a treaty that was stolen from his office. Watson refers the letter to Holmes to investigate.

The Light Princess

Story 6: “She Laughs Too Much”

by George MacDonald

The princess grows normally even though she is weightless. She never sees the seriousness of situations and can only laugh, although she never smiles.

The Red Badge of Courage

Chapter 3

by Stephen Crane

The regiment continues moving towards imminent battle. Henry comes across the body of a dead soldier. Wilson, expecting to die in battle, gives Henry a package to take to his family.