240 Results in the "Novel" category


    • The Coming Race Cover
      by LovelyMay The Coming Race by Edward Bulwer-Lytton is a speculative science fiction novel about a hidden, advanced subterranean civilization with telepathic powers, exploring themes of technology, utopia, and human progress.
    • The Chocolate War Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier follows Jerry Renault, a student who refuses to sell chocolates for a school fundraiser, facing bullying and manipulation as he challenges authority and conformity.
    • The Breadwinner Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis follows Parvana, a girl in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, who disguises herself as a boy to support her family.
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      by LovelyMay Thaïs by Anatole France is a captivating novel that follows Paphnutius, an ascetic monk, as he attempts to convert the beautiful courtesan Thaïs to a life of spiritual devotion. Set in ancient Egypt, the story delves into the conflict between spiritual zeal and earthly desires, offering a poignant exploration of faith, love, and the complexities of redemption.
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    • Something Wicked This Way Comes Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury follows two boys who face dark, supernatural forces when a sinister carnival comes to town, challenging them to confront fear and temptation.
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      by testsuphomeAdmin Prologue of The Girl Who Played with Fire opens with the protagonist trapped in a grim and oppressive situation. She is bound to a steel-framed bed in a dark, airless room, which has now become her prison for forty-three days. Despite the agony of her confinement, she exhibits remarkable mental fortitude, even as her rage and desire for revenge swell inside her. The isolation sharpens her awareness of the smallest discomforts, from the unbearable heat of the room to the tight, restrictive fabric of her…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with James and Norman, hungry and weary, approaching a general store where they encounter two white women—one towering and intimidating, the other elderly and indifferent. The larger woman sells them a potato for a penny, though her hostility is palpable. After purchasing the potato, James insists they cook it to avoid sickness, highlighting his practical knowledge. The interaction underscores the racial tensions and power dynamics of the setting, as well as the pair's precarious…
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      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with James, a Black slave, recalling a painful memory of being whipped by Judge Thatcher for merely greeting a white woman. The scars on his back serve as a reminder of the brutality masked by the judge's reputation as a "good master." James and Norman, a light-skinned Black man passing as white, enter the town of Bluebird Hole, where they encounter Constable Frank McHart. Norman skillfully adopts the mannerisms of a white slave owner, while James plays the role of a submissive slave,…
    • Part Two:Chapter 1 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with Jim, a runaway slave, waking to the sound of rustling leaves at dawn. He is startled to discover Norman, another slave who has escaped from their captors, emerging from the woods. Norman, still in blackface makeup, explains he fled after overhearing their former master, Emmett, threatening violent retribution against Jim. Exhausted from running all night, Norman collapses into sleep while Jim keeps watch. Their reunion sets the stage for a tense and uncertain journey, as both men…
    • Part One:Chapter 9 Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin The chapter opens with James and Huck taking refuge in a canoe after their escape. James, concerned for Huck’s well-being, instructs him to change out of his wet clothes while they discuss Huck’s recent reconnaissance mission. Huck recounts his encounters in town, including a mysterious tall woman who mistook him for a girl and revealed that the townspeople suspect James of murder. A bounty has been placed on both James and Pap Finn, adding urgency to their flight. Huck also shares his failed attempt…
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