A Christmas Carol
“Stave V”
by Charles Dickens
Ebnezer awakes on Christmas morning a changed man.
Ebnezer awakes on Christmas morning a changed man.
Joe defends Mrs. Joe's honor by fighting Orlick. Miss Joe is attacked.
Cury and Flop are sent to the store to get cornmeal. Each brother took a bag. On the way home, they were invited to take apples from a tree. Flop took a small one that he could carry. Curly took the largest one he could find. When a fox jumped out to catch the pigs, Curly was unable to run as fast and still refused to drop his large apple.
When Flop stays home sick from school, Uncle Butter teaches him how to make a wagon from a single roller skate. As he rides, Flop sees a cat lady being chased by a dog. He gives her a ride and they escape from the dog.
The author describes how he attempted to teach three dimensions to his grandson.
An introduction by Hugh Walpole.
Mein Herr finishes his song to thanks and compliments of the crowd. Sylvie and Bruno disappear.
A little bear is so happy about his surprise party that he goes into hibernation sleep early, but happy.
The story continues in its description of the cows and horses in the barnyard with anecdoctes from the children.
Young Carol has grown older, but her health has been in decline.
Curly was punished by his teacher and had to stay after school. While cleaning the chalkboard, Jacko the organ-monkey hit Curly in the head with chestnuts. They decided to roast them. The alligator came to attack them, but was frightened away by the popping of the chestnuts.
With election day upon them, Jerry and Black Beauty prepare for a very busy day. Jerry's paternal instincts take over when a rider in need arrives.
A brief encounter causes a lifetime of remorseful reflection on what might have been.
Curly, Flop, and their dog friends are playing in the forest and they find a hat. They realize it’s Mr. Twistytail’s hat and deduce that the wolf must have him. They rush to the wolf’s house and spy the pig father tied up. They trick the wolf and save Mr. Twistytail.
During a brief vacation from school, Curly and Flop agree to go to Uncle Wiggley’s island bungalow. While there, Curly hears Ethel Rose crying and walks her home. A bear appears and drinks the sour milk from their pail and they escape.
A late night visit from Erik, causes rumors to spread about Carol. While discussing the current situation in Gopher Prairie, Vida discloses her prior relationship with Will to Carol. Carol's discomfort continues to grow.
Wendy, Michael, and John are fitted for their trees. Wendy continues to perform her duties diligently, but finds that her memory is starting to fail her. Captain Hook continues to seek revenge.
A part of a collection of short stories about three children in the revolutionary times. In this story Marmaduke and his friends travel to China through the hole they dug.
David is sent home after receiving some bad news.
The Prince awakens to find his nurse gone. The townspeople rejoice at the news that the prince was alive. The godmother appears to him again and tells him about the many forms she has taken to watch over him.
Peter, Tinkerbell, and the Darling children take flight as they make their way to Neverland.
The Sargasso Sea is explained in detail. Aronnax continues to ponder the possibility of freedom from the Nautilus.
Jurgis returns with a midwife, but the baby is dead and Ona is dying. After Ona's death, Jurgis leaves the house intending to drink.
Mother teaches the three children how to garden and describes it as a fairy story to peak their interest. When their hard work is finished, the reap the benefits from their personal gardens.