The Yellow Fairy Book
The Flying Ship
by Andrew Lang
A simpleton gains friends and a wife.
A simpleton gains friends and a wife.
A fairy tale in which an ugly duckling turns into a swan.
Many years later, Jesse is visited by his grandson.
Queequeg prepares for a day of whaling. Stubb harpoons another whale.
Catherine tries to investigate the late Mrs. Tilney’s room and later questions her sons, an action for which she is severaly scolded.
The two girls get more eccentric in their ways. Clara begins to wear knickers and Ida wears a short skirt. The two girls then throw a dinner party for Harold and Charles. That is the last straw for the Doctor and he realizes the error of his ways.
Mary shows Dickon the garden and he agrees to help her take care of it. Mary admits to him that she likes him and he, inturn, admits he likes her. When she leaves to go inside, she worries that she’ll never see him again.
Edgar cannot forgive Isabella and sends Nelly with nothing when she visits Wuthering Heights. While at Wuthering Heights, Heathcliff demands to speak to Nelly alone about Catherine, and then convinces her to carry a letter to Catherine
Walter greets a new day with a new outlook. He meets one of his wards, Marian, at breakfast, and learns more of the ways of Limmeridge house.
Having become lost while heading towards the shore, Doctor Dolittle and the animals are once again taken prisoner by the King of Jolliginki. Polynesia has a conversation with Prince Bumpo.
The author talks about Sammy, a salmon, Aunt Sheen, the oldest and largest fish, and several other varieties of fish in the water. Aunt Sheen warns Sammy not to swim alone, but to travel in a pack of other fish. Sammy disobeys her and swims off looking for adventure. He continues on away from the river and into the ocean.
Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land have a close encounter with the creature.
David reminisces about his experiences in at Canterbury.
The Count of Monte Cristo visits Danglers in order to receive money.
A fairy tale in which a king promises a mermaid that he will give her his first born child. The prince that is born spends his life running from the mermaid and does escape her.
Stryver's plan to propose to Lucie comes to a sour end.
A young prince is offered whatever he likes best, but to his father’s dismay, he chooses a princess who is trapped by an enchantment. On his way to reach her he meets with three men, each with a special skill. Together the four men are able to work together against the magician’s spell.
Outside of London, Oliver becomes acquainted with Jack Dawkins. Oliver is taken to London to meet Fagin.
Silas pays a visit to Lantern Yard, and is surprised by what he sees.
As Hump and Maud attempt to repair the damage vessel, a much diminished Larsen attempts to undermine their efforts.
Oliver slowly recovers from his wounds. Mr. Losberne and Oliver travel to London. Oliver continues to bond with Mrs. Maylie and Mis Rose.
After the discovery of some old friends on board the Curlew, Doctor Dolittle is forced to make an unplanned stop.
The contents of the sealed packet are revealed, much to everyone’s delight. The boys return home, with future adventures in store.
Woot, the Tin Man, and the Scarecrow discuss their predicament with the Canary. The Canary informs them of the magic apron that can open any door or window in the enchanted castle. The captives plan their escape.
Octavius and Antony confront Brutus and Cassius as they prepare for battle. Cassius is affected by some recent bad omens. Brutus and Cassius ponder the possible outcomes of the battle.