Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 17: A New Interest in Life
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Longing to see Diana, Anne returns to school.
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The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XVI: "Suspicious Characters"
by Laura Lee Hope
Betty determines that they should not stop for these strangers, despite their pleas and threats. The girls are more cautious in their travels, and when planning their next voyage they bring along a chaperone.
St. Augustine Under Three Flags: Tourist Guide and History
"St. Augustine: Description of Fort Marion"
by W.J. Harris Company
Detailed information about the construction and features of the building which became known as Fort Marion.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 29: “How Glinda Worked a Magic Spell”
by L. Frank Baum
Ozma and the others prepare for a visit to Glinda the Good. Glinda comes up with a way to make Oz invisible to all eyes other than their own. She has made it impossible for anyone to communicate with Oz ever again.
Explorers
Christopher Columbus, Part 1
by Wilbur F. Gordy
Columbus seeks a new route to the Indies and discovers America. His frightened sailors continually want to turn back and even threaten him. After about 10 weeks they do find land and natives.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book First, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Coppenole convinces the Parisians to run the election as they do in Flanders.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Eighteenth Night: The Jolly Clown”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
This story continues the adventure of the circus from the previous chapter. Marmaduke gets lost and meets many different characters in the circus. He meets Tody the Clown who helps him find the Toyman.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Swineherd
by Andrew Lang
A shallow princess is taught a lesson by a beautiful prince.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Story of the Seven Simons”
by Andrew Lang
A king searches for a bride as handsome and clever as himself. There was one Princess Helena, however it would take ten years to find her and by that time she would be old and unbeautiful. The king meets seven Simons, all masters of their respective trades, and all are useful to him in his quest. They retrieve the princess and the king marries her.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Seventh Night: Mr. Scarecrow”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
The Toyman teaches the function of a scarecrow and why crows are bad for the corn crops.
Moby Dick
Chapter 47: The Mat-Maker
by Herman Melville
The narrator describes downtime on the ship. The lull in the action does not last for long.
Treasure Island
Part Six: Captain Silver Chapter 28: In the Enemy’s Camp
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Silver is amused by Jim and confides that his men are close to mutiny. He tells Jim to play the hostage to prevent his men from attacking and then tells him that Livesey has given him the map.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 9: We Depart in a Hurry
by Hugh Lofting
Having won his wager, Doctor Dolittle and and his part prepare for a hasty departure, fearing reprisal from the angry citizens of Monteverde.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Shinansha, or the South Pointing Carriage
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
How the Emperor Kotei invented many useful things, defeated his enemy, and went to Heaven on the back of a Dragon.
Around the World in 80 Days
Chapter 4: In Which Phileas Fogg Astounds Passepartout, His Servant
by Jules Verne
Phileas Fogg returns home to inform Passeportout of their upcoming expedition. Upon arriving at the local train station, Phileas is surprised to encounter a member of the Reform Club. Passepartout is admonished for his forgetfulness.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 23: “Glinda the Good Witch Grants Dorothy’s Wish”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy says good-bye to the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Lion. Glinda shows Dorothy the power of the silver shoes. Dorothy clicks them together three times and returns to Kansas.
Moby Dick
Chapter 115: The Pequod Meets The Bachelor
by Herman Melville
The Pequod encounters the Batchelor. Ahab declines the captains invitation.
Treasure Island
Part Five: My Sea Adventure, Chapter 27: Pieces of Eight
by Robert Louis Stevenson
Jim rips free from the mast and swims to the island. He takes cover in the stockade and sees the pirates have taken over. He tries to run but is too late.
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse”
by Beatrix Potter
This book tells the story of a wood-mouse named Mrs. Tittlemouse and her efforts to keep her house in order despite numerous unwanted visitors.
The Tin Woodman of Oz
Chapter 5: “Mrs. Yoop, the Giantess”
by L. Frank Baum
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow are captured by a giantess for her amusement. She tells them she will transform them so that they can’t be found and rescued by their friends, the Wizard of Oz and Dorothy.
The Woman in White
EPOCH THREE: “The Story Continued by Walter Hartright, Part I”
by Wilkie Collins
Walter tells of his new situation in life, living in London with his "sisters."
The Four Million
"Mammon and the Archer"
by O. Henry
An idealist believes money cannot help him acquire the things he truly desires.
Great Expectations
Chapter 48
by Charles Dickens
Pip dines with Jaggers and learns of Estella's marriage.
Clotel; or, The President's Daughter
Chapter 4: The Quadroon's Home
by William Wells Brown
Clotel and Horatio's relationship builds and changes.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Chapter 19: “A Fairy-Duet”
by Lewis Carroll
The year ends and Muriel and the narrator mourn the death of Arthur.