Oliver Twist
Chapter 33: Wherein the Happiness of Oliver and His Friends, Experiences a Sudden Check.
by Charles Dickens
When Rose's health suddenly declines, Oliver is sent to summon Dr. Losberne.
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The Moving Picture Girls Under the Palms or Lost in the Wilds of Florida
Chapter 7: In Port
by Laura Lee Hope
The passengers of The Tarsus load into the life boats as the fire continues to rage. Help finally arrives.
Jane Eyre
Chapter VIII
by Charlotte Brontë
Finally, at five o’clock, the students disperse, and Jane collapses to the floor. Deeply ashamed, she is certain that her reputation at Lowood has been ruined, but Helen assures her that most of the girls felt more pity for Jane than revulsion at her alleged deceitfulness. Jane tells Miss Temple that she is not a liar, and relates the story of her tormented childhood at Gateshead. Miss Temple seems to believe Jane and writes to Mr. Lloyd requesting confirmation of Jane’s account of events. Miss Temple offers Jane and Helen tea and seed cake, endearing herself even further to Jane. When Mr. Lloyd’s letter arrives and corroborates Jane’s story, Miss Temple publicly declares Jane to be innocent. Relieved and contented, Jane devotes herself to her studies. She excels at drawing and makes progress in French.
The Crimson Fairy Book
“How the Beggar Boy Turned into Count Piro”
by Andrew Lang
A poor beggar boy is left with nothing but a beautiful pear tree when his father dies. A fox sees the pear tree and promises to bring him good luck if he does what he is told. His life is transformed and the fox asks only for a coffin when he dies because he is the one responsible for the former beggar’s good fortune.
The War of the Worlds
Book Two—The Earth Under the Martians, Chapter 8: Dead London
by H.G. Wells
The narrator proceeds into London, encountering the aftermath of the diminished Martian presence.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Chapter 3: “How Dorothy Saved the Scarecrow”
by L. Frank Baum
Dorothy heads for the Land of Oz with her blue and white checkered dress and silver shoes from the wicked witch. After she stays at a rich munchin’s house for a celebration, she starts off on the yellow brick road and meets a scarecrow who she saves from hanging on a pole. He then wants to join her to go to the Land of Oz so that he can ask the Oz for a brian.
The Sea-Wolf
Chapter 36
by Jack London
Hump and Maud continue to salvage the vessel, while foiling a would be saboteur.
The Yellow Fairy Book
The Little Green Frog
by Andrew Lang
The adventures of King Peridor.
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym
Chapter 6
by Edgar Allan Poe
Pym describes his experiences on ship with the mutinous crew in charge.
Sylvie and Bruno
Chapter 16: “A Changed Crocodile”
by Lewis Carroll
Lady Muriel and the narrator talk about inviting Dr. Forester to a future picnic. the narrator sees Bruno and Sylvie curled up in the moss asleep.
Canoemates: A Story of the Florida Reef and Everglades
Chapter XXIX: “A Very Serious Predicament”
by Kirk Munroe
The men are not nearly as happy as Quorum. They struggle with making a plan of action, discussing the perils of adventuring.
David Copperfield
Chapter 11: I Begin Life on My Own Account, and Don't Like It
by Charles Dickens
David, now in London, works at Mr. Murdstone's winery. Mr. Micawber is sent away.
Hamlet
Act 3, Scene 2
by William Shakespeare
Hamlet prepares the actors for their performance. Horatio agrees to help Hamlet by observing Claudius. Claudius' behavior during the play is very strange. Hamlet is summoned by Gertrude.
Grimm's Fairy Tales
The King of the Golden Mountain
by Grimm Brothers
A poor merchant is promised future riches.
Florida: Essays and Poems
First Colonists in Florida
by J.T. Headley
The author describes the first inhabitants of Florida and the gruesome battles.
The Count of Monte Cristo
Chapter 108: The Judge
by Alexandre Dumas, pére
Villefort prepares for Benedetto's trial, and then he confronts Madame de Villefort.
The Time Machine
Chapter 5
by H.G. Wells
The Time Traveller, concerned with the disappearance of the time machine, searches frantically for his invention. The Time Traveller inquires about the sphinx statue, and reconsiders his previous theories. Through a heroic act, the Time Traveller makes a friend. The Time Traveller encounters another creature from the future.
The Red Badge of Courage
Chapter 3
by Stephen Crane
The regiment continues moving towards imminent battle. Henry comes across the body of a dead soldier. Wilson, expecting to die in battle, gives Henry a package to take to his family.
The Jungle
Chapter 6
by Upton Sinclair
Jurgis is told the history of his house, only to learn it is neither new or bought at a fair price. Ona and Stanislova secure jobs. Jurgis and Ona begin planning for their wedding.
Romeo and Juliet
Act 3, Scene 1
by William Shakespeare
In the streets of Verona, Tybalt and Mercutio's tempers get the best of them as Romeo attempts to keep the peace. A tragedy results in the exile of a member of the Montague family.
Tik-Tok of Oz
Chapter 25: “The Land of Love”
by L. Frank Baum
Hank appears in a stable in the Emerald City next to the Cowardly Lion, the Hungry Tiger, and the Sawhorse. Toto speaks for the first time. Ozma welcomes the new friends to the land of Oz.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes
Adventure 6: “The Reigate Puzzle”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes becomes involved with a case that involves a robbery of an invaluable assortment of things and then the murder of a coachman of a nearby estate.
A Tale of Two Cities
Book the Second: The Golden Thread—Chapter 3: A Disappointment
by Charles Dickens
A series of witnesses are called to testify against the Charles Darnay.
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Chapter V: “The Adventure of the Priory School, Part 2”
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Holmes and Watson find more clues as to the kidnapping of a prep school student. When the clues point to James Wilder, Holmes and Watson stop at nothing to catch him.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 3, Chapter 8: The Great Bullfight
by Hugh Lofting
Amid great bursts of laughter from the crowd, Doctor Dolittle enters the ring to challenge the great matador, Pepito de Malaga.
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