Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
In the streets of Verona, Tybalt and Mercutio's tempers get the best of them as Romeo attempts to keep the peace. A tragedy results in the exile of a member of the Montague family.
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A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 22: “The Holy Fountain”
by Mark Twain
The abbot is relieved to see the Yankee and insists he start at once. The Yankee declines saying that he is waiting for Merlin to finish. However, it’s a front as he is waiting for supplies from Camelot. The Yankee sees Merlin at the Holy Fountain (an ordinary well) trying spells. The Yankee goes down into the well and discovers the simple problem.
The Wind in the Willows
Like Summer Tempests Came His Tears
by Kenneth Grahame
The Water Rat informs Toad that Toad Hall has been taken over. Badger comes up with a plan to save Toad Hall.
The Yellow Fairy Book
Thumbelina
by Andrew Lang
The many travels of Thumbelina.
Frankenstein, or the Modern Prometheus
Chapter 11
by Mary Shelley
The monster tells Victor of his confusion and awe in discovering the basic functions of life and the many aspects of fire. Humans were frightened by his appearance causing him to avoid any contact with them. From a hovel he observes the occupants of a cottage.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 6: The Last Cabinet Meeting
by Hugh Lofting
Polynesia works tirelessly to secure a period of rest for the doctor, asking her friends for assistance in the process.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 1
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 44: “A Postscript by Clarence”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee is stabbed and Clarence falls sick. Merlin casts a spell on the Yankee and is electrocutred. Clarence and the boy hide the Yankee’s body and agree to write more in the manuscript.
Selected American and British Poems
“The Conquest of Fairyland”
by FCIT
A king ends up cursed.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Bamboo-Cutter and the Moon-Child
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
A bamboo cutter finds a small, luminescent girl, and raises her as Princess Moonlight. She refuses all suitors, befriends the Emperor, and eventually returns to her rightful home, the Moon.
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter XII: Alice’s Evidence
by Lewis Carroll
Alice's testimony angers the Queen, resulting in a harsh sentence before the verdict is read. Amidst the sudden chaos of Wonderland, Alice suddenly finds herself in more familiar surroundings.
The Merchant of Venice
Merchant of Venice: Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
Shylock, still enraged by his daughter's departure, vows to have his revenge on Antonio for his previous treatment.
A Florida Sketch-Book
Chapter 10: “Walks About Tallahassee”
by Bradford Torrey
The narrator arrives in Tallahassee in time to hear a political economist speak. The narrator then goes on to describe Tallahassee itself.
Deductive Logic
Part 3: Chapter 9
by George William Joseph Stock, M.A.
Beowulf
Chapter 3
by Francis Barton Gummere
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 5: Eliza Finds a Refuge
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Eliza tells her story to a kind couple and is given assistance.
The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man
Chapter 11
by James Weldon Johnson
The narrator reflects on his past and experiemce being a “white man.”
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 13: “The Rescue”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy frees the Winkies and they help her save her friends. They begin their journey back to the Emerald City to have the Wizard honor their requests.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 11: The Black Prince
by Hugh Lofting
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.
Japanese Fairy Tales
The Quarrel of the Monkey and the Crab
by Yei Theodora Ozaki
The monkey and the crab were playing along the river. The monkey finds a persimmon seed and the crab a rice dumpling; the monkey convinces the crab to exchange the items. The crab grows a tree from the seed, and asks the monkey to help him pick the fruit. The monkey is greedy, and eats all the fruit and then throws hard seeds at the crab, killing him. The crab’s son plans revenge on the monkey, eventually killing him.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The Queen Bee
by Grimm Brothers
The youngest of three sons frees an enchanted castle from its spell.
The Wind in the Willows
The Return of Ulysses
by Kenneth Grahame
Toad Hall is liberated. Toad sings a song in celebration.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XIII: "A Strange Tow"
by Laura Lee Hope
The girls ask Mr. Belton for assitance in finding Will. He agrees to help if he can, but progress is slow. The girls spend many happy days exploring the orange groves and the lake. One day they decide to travel farther up the river for a nice picnic. All is well, until the boat begins to travel away, towed by some unseen force.
Wuthering Heights
Chapter 26
by Emily Brontë
While Cathy visits Linton, he insists that he is getting stronger, even though throughout the visit he is squeamish and looking back at the house constantly. Cathy and Nelly discuss his health on the way home.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 17: “The Three Badgers”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel, Arthur, and the Earl and his daughter consider going off on their own picnic.