The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 27
by Jack London
As they make their escape, Hump instructs Maud on the finer aspects of sailing and steering. Hump, although concerned with the nature of their situation, remains unafraid.
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The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 10: The Motor Races
by Laura Lee Hope
Jake's story is told to Alice. Alice and Ruth take part in a motor race.
The Story of Siegfried
The Foreword
by James Baldwin
The author explains the Icelandic and Germanic background of the tale of Siegfried, and how he added his own flavor to it.
Songs of the Wind on a Southern Shore, and other Poems of Florida
“Song of the Wind on a Southern Shore”
by George E. Merrick
The wind off the Florida Shore touches every part of the landscape.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 6: Beth Finds the Palace Beautiful
by Louisa May Alcott
The Meg, Jo, Amy, and a reluctant Beth pay a visit to Mr. Laurence's home.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
Florida Trails
Chapter XVII: “Moonlight and March Mornings”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the moonlit nights leading up to March and thereafter.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 7: “Piggy Boys at School”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop look for adventures and come upon a school. They find they can’t spell or cut paper, but they can do tricks and, after scaring away a bear, are invited to join the class.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 17
by Ross Kay
The boys wait to take the girls home. The girls come back fully recovered and tease the boys with the fact they caused the accident. Fred’s grandfather warns him that he needs to watch out for girls that are tombys because they cause trouble, however they planned to take the girls with them anyway.
Babbitt
Chapter 6
by Sinclair Lewis
George and a client take a tour of a local tenement. George meets his father-in-law to ensure a good price on a future purchase. George decides to have a conversation about "morals" with his son.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXIV: "The Youth on the Raft"
by Laura Lee Hope
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes”
by Beatrix Potter
An innocent squirrel accused of stealing nuts is forced down a hole in a tree, where he meets a friendly chipmunk.
Hamlet
Act 1, Scene 3
by William Shakespeare
Laertes counsels Ophelia in matters of the heart. Polonius gives his son some fatherly advice before he departs.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Quasimodo's love for Claude Frollo is examined further.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Preface
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The editor/author of the book discusses the impact of the original book, the impact it had on the institution of slavery, and the significant contributions of its author, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 2: I Hear of the Great Naturalist
by Hugh Lofting
Having come across an injured squirrel, Tommy is directed to the office of John Dolittle by his friends. Matthew tells Tommy of the good doctors many voyages. Upon arriving at the doctor's house, the visitors encounter the loyal dog Jip, but find that the doctor is no where to be found.
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 15
by George Eliot
Eppie continues to bring great joy to Silas. Godfrey continues his courtship of Nancy.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 23: In Which Passepartout’s Nose Becomes Outrageously Long
by Jules Verne
The morning after arriving in Yokohama, a hungry Passepartout attempts to secure his next meal. Passepartout is reunited with his master and Aouda.
Vanity Fair
Chapter 21: A Quarrel About an Heiress
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Old Osborne has his own plan for George. George defies his father wishes.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Second, Chapter 1
by Victor Hugo
Gringoire, broke and depressed, walks the streets of Paris, eventually ending up at the Place de Gréve.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 29: “The Piggies and Santa Claus”
by Howard R. Garis
Cury and Flop meet Santa Claus.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 42: All Alone
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo is deeply affected by Beth's passing, and begins to reminisce about her time in New York with Professor Bhaer.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Lancelot and Old Gobbo present a proposition to Bassanio. Bassianio and Graziano depart for Belmont.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“The Golden Goose”
by Grimm Brothers
The youngest and silliest of three sons finds good fortune in sharing his meal with a poor old man.
The Go Ahead Boys and the Racing Motor-Boat
Chapter 19
by Ross Kay
The boys determine that their motor-boat can compete with the Varmint II. Sam keeps them grounded telling them that they can only win if they can go faster than the other boat. They try the race again and feel encouraged by the outcome. Miss Susie seems to bring bad luck, but nothing bad happens that cannot be fixed. Mr. Button’s prejudice toward her grows.