The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 7: The Doctor's Wager
by Hugh Lofting
Disgusted by the local custom of bullfighting, Doctor Dolittle makes a bet with the influential Don Enrique, with Prince Bumpo making a side bet of his own.
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Main Street
Chapter 27
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol is befriended by Maud Dyer, who proceeds to ridicule Nat Hick's assistant tailor, Erik Valborg.
The Game of Logic
Chapter 2
by Lewis Carroll
The author poses several questions to the reader.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 5, Chapter 5: War!
by Hugh Lofting
Doctor Dolittle and Long Arrow's discussion of natural history is interrupted by news of Bagjagderag hostility. Doctor Dolittle is introduced to Big Teeth, agreeing to accompany him in an attempt to achieve a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Steadfast Tin-Soldier
by Andrew Lang
The life of a one-legged tin soldier and his paper love, a Dancer.
Squinty, the Comical Pig
Chapter 2: “Squinty Runs Away”
by Richard Barnum
Don, the dog, brings him back to the pen. The pigs continue to live their lives and play. Squinty continues to daydream about the outside world and escapes once again.
The Tragedy of Julius Caesar
Act 2, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Brutus fears that power will change Caesar. Brutus receives a letter. Cassius pays a visit to Brutus accompanied by men of a common goal.
The Pink Fairy Book
Catherine and Her Destiny
by Andrew Lang
Catherine is living a happy life, until one day her Destiny steps in and asks a fateful question. Things change for Catherine, and she finds herself wandering the world, always looking for a new place to work. After some time has passed, her life is not so bad, but not so good either. She and her lady come up with a plan to try to appease her Destiny. A ball of silk is the offer made, and Catherine finds just how important a ball of silk can be.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 28
by Jack London
After their extended time at sea, Maud and Hump finally reach land.
Civil Rights and Conflict in the United States: Selected Speeches
Speech on Lynch Law in America, Given by Ida B. Wells in Chicago, Illinois, January, 1900
by Ida B. Wells
Ida B. Wells' speech concerning the prevalence of lynching throughout the United States, as well as the racial bias of the judicial system.
Florida Trails
Chapter VIII: “Christmas at St. Augustine”
by Winthrop Packard
Through the use of broad imagery, the author describes the effect Christmas in St. Augustine has on him. He imagines Santa Claus’s night and what the nearby trees might be thinking.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 24
by Jack London
Captain Larsen's, having become more possesive of Maud, excludes the crew from his table. Interference by the captain's brother, Death, results in monetary losses for the Ghost.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Twentieth Night: The Lions of the North Wind”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Marmaduke becomes frightened in the night by the sound of the North Wind. The Toyman comforts him and tells him a story to calm his fears that will allow him to sleep. Marmaduke and the Toyman recognize a special friendship between them as he drifts off to sleep.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 20: “The Ogre’s Castle”
by Mark Twain
They continue on their way and come to an ogre’s castle. He discovers that the castle is nothing but a pigsty watched over by swineherds. He buys the hogs and sets them free. Sandy insists that they are enchanted ladies. When the pigs are brought home, the Yankee begins to believe her.
The Flamingo Feather
Chapter XIV: "A Night of Terror"
by Kirk Munroe
The weather changes Ribault’s plans. Menendez takes advantage of a land route. Rene saves others, but isn't safe himself.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter VI: "An Appeal for Help"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls devise a plan for dealing with the news from the telegram. Mr. Ford travels to Florida but returns emptyhanded. The girls continue plans for their own trip. Another letter arrives, confirming their suspicions regarding Will's troubles.
Peter Pan
Chapter 5: The Island Come True
by J.M. Barrie
Having arrived in Neverland, Wendy and her brothers are introduced to the lost boys. Captain Hook, sensing his nemesis has returned, continues to plot his revenge. Tinkerbell's jealousy of Wendy continues to grow.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 12: “The Search for the Wicked Witch”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends fight wolves, crows, and bees, and are captured by the Flying Monkeys. The Wicked Witch tries to take Dorothy’s Silver Shoes but Dorothy throws a bucket of water on her and melts her away!
The Story of Siegfried
Adventure 7: “In Nibelungen Land”
by James Baldwin
How Siegfried becomes lord of Nibelungen.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 12: A Warning
by Laura Lee Hope
The actors meet some of the local residents. Alice and Ruth are discouraged from exploring.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 7
by Jack London
As the Ghost catches speed, propelled by the trade winds, Hump takes in the natural beauty of the ocean. Captain Larsen explains more of his philosophy on life to Hump.
Peter Pan
Chapter 13: Do You Believe in Fairies?
by J.M. Barrie
Having been deceived by the pirates, the Lost Boy's emerge from hiding only to be taken captive.
Moby Dick
Chapter 26: Knights and Squires
by Herman Melville
Ishmael meets the first mate, Starbuck.
The Yellow Fairy Book
How Six Men Traveled through the Wide World
by Andrew Lang
How six men with extraordinary powers win a treasure from a king.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 2: “How Uncle Henry Got into Trouble”
by L. Frank Baum
Because of Uncle Henry’s failing health and poor weather, he and Aunt Em are broke and are going to lose the farm. They tell Dorothy that she will be better off living as a princess in Oz rather than poor with them. Dorothy goes to her room and with the help of Ozma and the Magic Belt, she leaves for Oz.