Vanity Fair
Chapter 4: The Green Silk Purse
by William Makepeace Thackeray
Becky gets acquainted with the Sedley household.
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Florida Trails
Chapter XVII: “Moonlight and March Mornings”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the moonlit nights leading up to March and thereafter.
Beowulf
Chapter 35
by Francis Barton Gummere
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 14: “The Piggies and the Pumpkin”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop are sent to the store to get bread and, along the way, are asked by the nice old rat gentleman if they want a large pumpkin to make a Jack O’Lantern. They are greeted by a wolf who wants to eat them. They must figure out a way to escape him.
Curly and Floppy Twistytail, the Funny Piggie Boys
Chapter 7: “Piggy Boys at School”
by Howard R. Garis
Curly and Flop look for adventures and come upon a school. They find they can’t spell or cut paper, but they can do tricks and, after scaring away a bear, are invited to join the class.
Fairy Tales and Other Traditional Stories
“Why Brother Bear Has No Tail”
by Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus tells a story about Brer Bear.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida
Chapter XXIV: "The Youth on the Raft"
by Laura Lee Hope
Tom fills in the others on what caused his disappearance. Harry continues to look for the man he promised to help. The girls set out on the river again, this time with Harry in tow, and find another man on the river.
The Journey to the Center of the Earth
Chapter XXVII. LOST IN THE BOWELS OF THE EARTH
by Jules Verne
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Chapter VI: Pig and Pepper
by Lewis Carroll
Upon exiting the woods, Alice enters a house and is introduced to the Duchess and Cheshire Cat.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe
The Lake. To --
by Edgar Allan Poe
"In spring of youth it was my lot"
Peter Rabbit and Other Stories
“The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes”
by Beatrix Potter
An innocent squirrel accused of stealing nuts is forced down a hole in a tree, where he meets a friendly chipmunk.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Fourth, Chapter 4
by Victor Hugo
Quasimodo's love for Claude Frollo is examined further.
The Story of Doctor Dolittle
Chapter 4: A Message From Africa
by Hugh Lofting
After receiving an urgent message regarding an epidemic, Dr. Dolittle prepares for a voyage to Africa.
Main Street
Chapter 29
by Sinclair Lewis
Carol encounters Erik while walking with Hugh, and they discuss life in Gopher Prairie. Carol encourages Erik to pursue further education. Erik slowly earns the town's acceptance.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Preface
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
The editor/author of the book discusses the impact of the original book, the impact it had on the institution of slavery, and the significant contributions of its author, Harriet Beecher Stowe.
Uncle Tom's Cabin Told to the Children
Chapter 21: George Shelby Frees His Slaves
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
After returning to the Shelby home, Master George sets his slaves free.
Poems of Emily Brontë
Faith and Despondency
by Emily Brontë
A father and child discuss death.
The Secret Garden
Chapter 19: “‘It Has Come!’”
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mrs. Medlock and Dr. Craven visit Colin and notice his improvement. Dickon goes to see Mary and Colin and they make preparations to visit the garden.
The Bird's Christmas Carol
Chapter 4: Birds of a Feather Flock Together
by Kate Douglas Wiggin
The many members of the Bird family return home to visit during the holidays.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Rumpelstiltskin
by Grimm Brothers
A miller's lie forces his daughter to make a deal with an evil dwarf in order to avoid execution.
Lyrics of Sunshine and Shadow
The Plantation Child's Lullaby
by Paul Laurence Dunbar
"Wintah time hit comin’ Stealin’ thoo de night;"
Silas Marner
Part 1, Chapter 15
by George Eliot
Eppie continues to bring great joy to Silas. Godfrey continues his courtship of Nancy.
Silas Marner
Part 2, Chapter 18
by George Eliot
A discovery is made at the stone pits. Godfrey divulges his secret to Nancy.
My Bondage and My Freedom
Chapter 6: Treatment of Slaves on Lloyd's Plantation
by Frederick Douglass
More about life on Lloyd's Plantation.
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.