Adventures of Huckleberry Finn Twain follows the journey of a young boy, Huck, as he navigates life along the Mississippi River. The novel is set in the pre-Civil War South and serves as both a coming-of-age tale and a satirical commentary on society’s flaws, particularly racism. Huck, who has been adopted by the Widow Douglas…
“The Mariner” by E. Pauline Johnson is a short yet profound poem that reflects on themes of loss, memory, and longing, framed through the metaphor of the sea. The poem is narrated by someone who reflects on a mariner, or sailor, whom they seem to have loved or admired from afar. This mariner represents a…
Adventures of a Bear, and a Great Bear Too by Alfred Elwes is a whimsical story that follows the adventures of two bears. The main character, a lively and curious bear, embarks on various escapades across forests, mountains, and other landscapes. His journey is filled with challenges, but he navigates them with wit and courage. Along…
Three Men in a Boat (To Say Nothing of the Dog) is a humorous travelogue written by Jerome K. Jerome, first published in 1889. The novel is a light-hearted account of a boating journey along the Thames River, taken by three friends—J, George, and Harris—and their dog, Montmorency. The narrator, J, who is often considered…
David and the Phoenix by Edward Ormondroyd is a charming fantasy novel that tells the story of a young boy named David who moves to a new house near a mysterious mountain. One day, driven by his curiosity, David climbs the mountain and discovers a magical, wise, and somewhat pompous Phoenix. The two quickly form…
