Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“Baby Caterpillar”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about a caterpillar’s transformation into a butterfly.
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The Tale of Tommy Fox
Chapter 16: “Tommy Becomes Boastful”
by Arthur Scott Bailey
Johnnie lets Tommy loose. Tommy runs to his new home with his mother. He tells the forest animals his adventures with Farmer Green.
Buttercup Gold and Other Stories
“The Robin”
by Ellen Robena Field
A short story about a robin who flies north in the springtime, builds a nest for his mate, and migrates south for the winter.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 1, Chapter 4: The Wiff-Wiff
by Hugh Lofting
Having gotten a thorough picture of the inner workings of the Dolittle house, Tommy inquires about some of the various exotic animals that are in the doctor's home. After dinner, Doctor Dolittle accompanies Stubbins to see the injured squirrel.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 24: “How the Tin Woodman Told the Sad News”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends visit the Tin Man who looks troubled. He gives them a tour of the castle and lunch, then tells them of the Nome King’s terrible plot. He tells them of the hopelessness of the near future.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 7: “The Journey to the Great Oz”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends venture through strange lands. Her friends use their courage, their brains, and there hearts to survive.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 22: “How the Wizard Found Dorothy”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and the animals meet up with the rest of their party and she tells them the adventures of the day. The next morning, the group sets off again. They arrive at the Rigmarole Town, the town where people speak in long drawn-out speeches.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 16: “The Naughty Nome”
by L. Frank Baum
Queen Ann and her officers fall into a pit in the cavern. Tik-Tok tries to conquer Ruggedo and Betsy is locked in the Chamberlain’s room. Hank attacks Ruggedo and knocks him against a wall. Meanwhile, Files, Shaggy, Ploychrome, and the Rose Princess wait outside.
Dickens' Christmas Stories
The Chimes, a Goblin Story
by Charles Dickens
This is a greatly abridged children's version of Dickens' 1844 Christmas novella. An old fellow named Trotty thinks the church bells are talking to him when they chime each quarter hour. When he visits the church to see why they are saying things to him he has a dream in which the bells really do speak to him, and the dream changes Trotty’s life.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 24: “Dorothy Is Delighted”
by L. Frank Baum
Ann expresses her homesickness and dismay for trying to conquer the world. Ozma and the Wizard sit watching the entire spectacle in their magic picture frame and feel sorry for Queen Ann. The Wizard instantly sends Queen Ann, her officers, Files and the Rose Princess back to Oogaboo. Tik-Tok is sent back to Oz. Ozma consults with Dorothy about the strangers. The Wizard sends for Betsy, Hank, Shaggy and his brother.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 6: “The Magic Locket”
by Lewis Carroll
Sylvia and Bruno, along with their dad who was made king of elfland, eat the local fruit.
The Four Million
"A Service of Love"
by O. Henry
A couple unknowingly makes sacrifices for one another.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 20: Confidential
by Louisa May Alcott
Mrs. March returns and visits Amy. Mr. Brooke's intentions towards Meg are disclosed.
Anne of Green Gables
Chapter 38: The Bend in the Road
by Lucy Maud Montgomery
Anne makes declines an education opportunity in order to save Green Gables. Gilbert and Anne finally become friends.
The Emerald City of Oz
Chapter 10: “How the Cuttenclips Lived”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy and her friends continue to explore and come upon the Cuttenclips, a paper doll town. They meet Miss Cuttenclip, a real girl who makes the town from magic paper. Shaggy Man sneezed and the group decided to leave the town before they did any further harm.
The Four Million
"Lost on Dress Parade"
by O. Henry
An architect intends to deceive a young woman, unaware of her own deception.
Seven O’Clock Stories
“Twentieth Night: The Lions of the North Wind”
by Robert Gordon Anderson
Marmaduke becomes frightened in the night by the sound of the North Wind. The Toyman comforts him and tells him a story to calm his fears that will allow him to sleep. Marmaduke and the Toyman recognize a special friendship between them as he drifts off to sleep.
The Four Million
"The Cop and the Anthem"
by O. Henry
A vagrant attempts in vain to be arrested.
Little Women
Part 2, Chapter 42: All Alone
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo is deeply affected by Beth's passing, and begins to reminisce about her time in New York with Professor Bhaer.
Wakulla, A Story of Adventure in Florida
"Edna May March"
by Kirk Munroe
Mark and Ruth return home. Mr. March discovers that Edna May looks like his dead wife. They realize that Edna is Frank’s lost sister.
Florida Trails
Chapter X: “Down the Indian River”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the birds (in particular the bobolinks and the yellow-billed cuckoo) and their migrating routes. He also talks about the different fruit and trees found along the Indian River.
Florida Trails
Chapter XV: “Intruding on Ward’s Herons”
by Winthrop Packard
The narrator describes the Ward’s heron and his experiences looking for them.
Little Women
Part 1, Chapter 5: Being Neighborly
by Louisa May Alcott
Jo pays a visit to Laurie.
Great Expectations
Chapter 18
by Charles Dickens
Pip is given good news by the lawyer Jaggers.
A Little Princess
Chapter 13: One of the Populace
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Sara begins a story about the tropical forest, in response to the cold weather.