Chapter 8 – The Mermaid’s Lagoon The children often spent long summer days on this lagoon, swimming or floating most of the time, playing the mermaid games in the water, and so forth. But don’t get the wrong idea. I’m not saying that the mermaids were on friendly terms with them. On the contrary, talkingContinue reading “Peter Pan – Chapter 8 – The Mermaid’s Lagoon”
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Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 12 – A Solemn Vow
It wasn’t until the next Friday that Marilla heard the story of the flower garland on the hat. She heard the story from Mrs. Rachel. And when she came back home, she called Anne over to her. “Anne, Mrs. Rachel says you went to church last Sunday with your hat looking ridiculous with roses andContinue reading “Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 12 – A Solemn Vow”
Peter Pan – Chapter 7 – The Home Under the Ground
Chapter 7 – The Home Under the Ground The next day, one of the first things Peter did was measure Wendy, John, and Michael. Hook, you remember, had laughed at the boys for making seven different tree doors, but this was Hook’s ignorance. Because actually, unless the tree fits you exactly, it was difficult toContinue reading “Peter Pan – Chapter 7 – The Home Under the Ground”
Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 11 – Anne’s Impression of Sunday School
“Well, how do you like them?” asked Marilla. Anne was standing in the gable room, looking down at three new dresses spread out on the bed. One dress was a brown, checkered dress that looked like something a maid or a restaurant server would wear. Another was a black and white checkered dress that wasContinue reading “Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 11 – Anne’s Impression of Sunday School”
Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 10 – Anne’s Apology
Marilla didn’t tell Matthew about the incident that evening. However, when Anne was still stubbornly closed up in her room the next morning, Marilla had to explain the child’s absence from the breakfast table. Marilla told Matthew the whole story, making sure to emphasize the seriousness of the situation. “It’s a good thing Rachel LyndeContinue reading “Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 10 – Anne’s Apology”
Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 9 – Mrs. Rachel Lynde is Properly Horrified
Anne had been at Green Gables for two weeks before Mrs. Rachel Lynde arrived to meet and inspect her. It wasn’t Mrs. Rachel’s fault that she was so late. She had gotten a severe case of the flu and she had been confined to her house ever since her last visit to Green Gables. Mrs.Continue reading “Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 9 – Mrs. Rachel Lynde is Properly Horrified”
Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 8 – Anne’s Bring-Up is Begun
For reasons that only Marilla knew, she did not tell Anne right away that they had decided to let her stay at Green Gables. They waited before telling her. During the morning, Marilla kept the child busy with various tasks and watched over her with a sharp eye while she did them. By noon, sheContinue reading “Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 8 – Anne’s Bring-Up is Begun”
Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 7 – Anne Says Her Prayers
When Marilla put Anne to bed that night, she said stiffly: “Now, Anne, I noticed last night that you threw your clothes all over the floor when you took them off. That is a very untidy habit, and I can’t allow it at all. As soon as you take off any piece of clothing, foldContinue reading “Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 7 – Anne Says Her Prayers”
The Call of the Wild – Chapter 1 – Into the Primitive
This is the adventure of Buck, a dog that was stolen from his comfortable California home and sent to the freezing Northland to help men find gold. As he faces the cruel new world, he must learn how to survive and dominate in the wild. Original Novel The Call of the Wild by Jack London,Continue reading “The Call of the Wild – Chapter 1 – Into the Primitive”
Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 6 – Marilla Makes Up Her Mind
They eventually arrived. Mrs. Spencer lived in a big yellow house at White Sands Cove. When she came to the door, surprise and welcome were mingled in her expression. “Dear, dear,” she exclaimed, “you’re the last folks I expected today, but I’m really glad to see you. You should bring your horse into the barn.Continue reading “Anne of Green Gables – Chapter 6 – Marilla Makes Up Her Mind”
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