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Grimm's Fairy Tales

Snowdrop

by Grimm Brothers

An evil queen is jealous of her stepdaughter's beauty.

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn

“Chapter 17”

by Mark Twain

Huck is invited to stay with the Grangerford family.

The Picture of Dorian Gray

“Chapter 12”

by Oscar Wilde

Basil tries to speak to Dorian about his reputation.

Charles Westmacott is in the care of his aunt because his parents were killed in the Mutiny. Clara and Charles have been talking and as Clara leaves she sees her sister conversing with Harold Denver. Clara presses Ida to tell her what happened between them, but Ida will not allow herself to be looked after. Clara has placed herself in the role of a mother to Ida and cares for her future.

Little Women

Part 2, Chapter 27: Literary Lessons

by Louisa May Alcott

Jo starts to sell her stories to provide for the family.

Up from Slavery

Introduction

by Booker T. Washington

An introduction to the original text, written by Walter H. Page.

Great Expectations

Chapter 42

by Charles Dickens

Magwitch tells the story of his life to Herbert and Pip. Herbert reveals a secret to Pip concerning Miss Havisham.

Black Beauty

Part 1, Chapter 15: The Old Hostler

by Anna Sewell

En route to visit friends, the master stops at a local hotel where Black Beauty meets the Old Hostler, a longtime caretaker of horses.

American Short Fiction

Pigs is Pigs

by Ellis Parker Butler

Railway agent Mike Flannery wants to charge the livestock rate for a shipment of two guinea pigs. He refuses to accept the lower pet rate saying “Pigs is Pigs.” The grumbling customer complains to the railway company. Meanwhile while the guinea pigs reproduce and eat in Flannery’s stationhouse.

Agnes Grey

Chapter VIII: The ‘Coming Out’

by Anne Brontë

Miss Murray and Agnes Grey discuss the upcoming ball, family, and marriage.

Great Expectations

Chapter 52

by Charles Dickens

Pip heads back to the marsh once again.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 14: Secrets

by Louisa May Alcott

Jo runs into Laurie and the two trade secrets.

Agnes Grey

Chapter XI: The Cottagers

by Anne Brontë

Agnes Grey tells of visiting the poor cottagers. While on a visit, she learns more of Mr. Weston.

Clotel; or, The President's Daughter

Chapter 18: The Liberator

by William Wells Brown

Georgiana and Carlton get married.

The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man

Chapter 3

by James Weldon Johnson

The narrator reflects on his first exposure to Uncle Tom’s Cabin.

Agnes Grey

Chapter X: The Church

by Anne Brontë

The ladies attend church. Agnes shares her views on the preaching of Hatfield and Weston.

Little Women

Part 1, Chapter 5: Being Neighborly

by Louisa May Alcott

Jo pays a visit to Laurie.

The Merchant of Venice

Merchant of Venice: Act 2, Scene 9

by William Shakespeare

In Belmont, the prince of Aragon arrives to win the hand of Portia.

The Outdoor Girls in Florida

Chapter II: "Good News"

by Laura Lee Hope

Uncle Isaac tells what he knows of Will’s disappearance. Mr. Ford begins to question his decision to send his son to Atlanta. The girls discuss the invitation to a Florida orange grove.