A Little Princess
Chapter 14: What Melchisedec Heard and Saw
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Ram Dass describes his fascination of Sara.
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A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court
Chapter 33: “Sixth Century Political Economy”
by Mark Twain
The Yankee compares Dowley’s wages in his kingdom to those in Arthur’s kingdom. The guests are confused at the concept of real wages and the Yankee talks of trade unions. The Yankee talks about the cruelty of stoning and warns them that they may be stoned for breaking the law.
Just So Stories
"How the Leopard Got His Spots"
by Rudyard Kipling
How a leopard and an Ethiopian hunter changed the color of their skin to help them hunting the animals of the High Veldt.
Dracula
Chapter 17
by Bram Stoker
The Harkers join forces with the others. They share all that they know, and discover more information about Dracula’s connections with the area and plans for the future.
Great Expectations
Chapter 19
by Charles Dickens
Pip prepares to leave for London feeling guilty about his behavior.
The Age of Innocence
Part 2, Chapter 16
by Edith Wharton
Archer visits May in Florida, but finds his mind wondering as he talks with her.
Crime and Punishment
Part 3, Chapter 2
by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Razumikhin awakens the next morning greatly regretting the previous night. Dunya, Pulcheria, and Razumikhin visit Raslolnikov.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XX: “The Psyche as a Life-Boat”
by Kirk Munroe
Sumner attempts a rescue of Rust Norris, putting his own life at risk in the process.
Beyond the City
Chapter XI: “A Blot from the Blue”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Harold faces destruction when his partner, Mrs. Westmacott’s brother, abandons him with a massive debt that he may never be able to pay back. He tries to take a noble stand for his creditors and Clara vows to stay by him.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 24
by H.G. Wells
The Invisible Man reveals his plan to Dr. Kemp moments before eluding capture. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Up from Slavery
Chapter 8: Teaching School in a Stable and a Hen House
by Booker T. Washington
The Tuskegee School opens despite a number of setbacks. Booker turns to the community for contributions.
David Copperfield
Chapter 25: Good and Bad Angels
by Charles Dickens
Agnes warns David to be cautious of Steerforth. Uriah reveals his intentions towards Agnes.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 22: The Smugglers
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 15: The Value of a High School Course
by Thomas E. Sanders
A list of the reasons for and benefits of having a child take high school classes.
The Invisible Man
Chapter 27
by H.G. Wells
Dr. Kemp uses himself as bait to trap The Invisible Man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The Jungle
Chapter 23
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis returns to Packingtown and finds work digging tunnels. An injury and hospital stay force Jurgis to become a beggar.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
CHAPTER I. THE PROFESSOR AND HIS FAMILY
by Jules Verne
The Four Million
"By Courier"
by O. Henry
A couple employs the services of a unreliable messenger.
A Little Princess
Chapter 2: A French Lesson
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The rest of the girls are introduced to Sara Crewe. Sara's first French lesson does not go as Miss Minchin planned.
The War of the Worlds
Book One—The Coming of the Martians, Chapter 2: The Falling Star
by H.G. Wells
News of the Martian landing begins to spread, although many refuse to believe it.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 23: “An Outlandish Watch”
by Lewis Carroll
The narrator talks to two fishermen’s wives.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 14: “How the Wizard Practiced Sorcery”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the gang decide to head for the Rigmaroles. Before they get there, it starts to get dark and they set up camp. The Wizard makes tents out of a handkerchief. Aunt Em and Bellina quarrel about chickens.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 26: Artistic Attempts
by Louisa May Alcott
Amy's luncheon with her art class goes badly.
Twenty Talks to Teachers
Chapter 19: The Teacher's Vacation
by Thomas E. Sanders
The many ways to spend the break following the end of the school term.
Oliver Twist
Chapter 29: Has an Introductory Account of the Inmates of the House, To Which Oliver Resorted.
by Charles Dickens
Mr. Losberne tends to Oliver's wounds, while Mrs. Maylie and Miss Rose prepare to meet injured thief.