Behind the Scenes
Chapter 12: Mrs. Lincoln leaves the White House Behind the Scenes
by Elizabeth Keckley
Following the death of President Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln prepares to leave the White House. Elizabeth's business continues to prosper.
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The Yellow Fairy Book
The Hazel-Nut Child
by Andrew Lang
How a tiny child found ways to overcome his size, grow rich, and live in prosperity with his parents.
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Book Ninth, Chapter 5
by Victor Hugo
Claude Frollo, having discovered that Esmeralda is still alive, becomes jealous of Quasimodo. Claude Frollo's advances are once again rebuked.
Sylvie and Bruno Concluded
Preface
by Lewis Carroll
The preface to the book.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 30: The Queens Class Is Organized
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne is given the opportunity to prepare for the Queen's Academy exam. Matthew's health is cause for concern. Marilla continues to be impressed by Anne.
Moby Dick
Chapter 83: Jonah Historically Regarded
by Herman Melville
Sag Harbor gives his opinion of the tale of Jonah.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part XI”
by Wilkie Collins
Marian comes to Walter with the mysterious letter. The contents are revealed, and the two decide that they must continue their investigations into this matter.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 18: Anne to the Rescue
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne comes to the aid of the Barry family.
The Yellow Fairy Book
A Story About a Darning-Needle
by Andrew Lang
A darning-needle takes on different jobs and has adventures.
Little Bear at Work and at Play
“When Little Bear Visited School”
by Frances Margaret Fox
Little Bear looks in a schoolhouse window and scares the children.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 5: “A Beggar’s Palace”
by Lewis Carroll
There is talk of ghosts.
A Little Princess
Chapter 6: The Diamond Mines
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
In one of Captain Crewe's letters, he reveals an interesting story causing much excitement in all the girls.
Black Beauty
Part 3, Chapter 37: The Golden Rule
by Anna Sewell
A special request is made of Jerry and his cab horses. Black Beauty takes advantage of a rare opportunity.
The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 25: Out of the Wilds
by Laura Lee Hope
The missing girls and the film troupe share the stories of their adventures. The group is reunited with The Magnolia.
The Brown Fairy Book
The Cunning Hare
by Andrew Lang
A litte hare has no parents and is raised by his grandmother. By great cunning, he is able to catch their dinner and also capture fire by a narrow escape from being eaten himself.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“How the Wicked Tanuki Was Punished”
by Andrew Lang
A crafty tanuki betrays his wife in order to get food and his son vows to avenge his mother. The little tanuki is able to outsmart his father and accomplish his personal goal.
Winesburg, Ohio
The Teacher, concerning Kate Swift
by Sherwood Anderson
Kate, captivated by George, pays him a visit.
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
Part 2, Chapter 15: Accident or Incident?
by Jules Verne
The Nautilus's departure from the South Pole is not without incident.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 6: “Shaggy Seeks His Stray Brother”
by L. Frank Baum
Betsy, Hank and the Roses meet the Shaggy Man. The Royal Gardner explains that all intruders are to be put to death, and when Betsy wants to run away, Shaggy telles her about his lost brother, the Love Magnet, the Nome King and the Land of Oz. The three friends pick a rose princess (Ozga).
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 6, Chapter 3: The Red Man's Science
by Hugh Lofting
Long Arrow returns, excited to show off some of his findings.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“The Stone-Cutter”
by Andrew Lang
The stone-cutter is unhappy with his life and has his various, greedy wishes granted by a mountain spirit. After he passes through various stages of power, he realizes he was happier as he once was and decides to be himself instead of something he is not.
Jane Eyre
Preface
by Charlotte Brontë
The preface to the book.
Up from Slavery
Chapter 2: Boyhood Days
by Booker T. Washington
Newfound freedom gives the Washington family the opportunity to move. The author further realizes the importance of an education.
The Woman in White
EPOCH ONE: “The Story Begun by Walter Hartright, Part V”
by Wilkie Collins
Despite some difficulties, Walter completes his journey, wondering all the while about the mysterious woman. He arrives late, after the family has retired for the night, so he does the same.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
“Chapter 23”
by Mark Twain
The Royal Nonesuch draws a capacity crowd. The duke escapes before the townspeople can have their revenge. Jim longs to reunite with his family.