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This page features 10 minute stories from L. Frank Baum’s Oz series, the adventures of Uncle Wiggily Longears, chapters from classic literature, and well-known fairy tales. The stories are organized by themes and include some of the most popular selections with links to their full texts.

Adventures in the Land of Oz

• The Tin Woodman of Oz: Woot the Wanderer (1/24): Woot the Wanderer visits the Tin Woodman in the Winkie Country and learns about his transformation from flesh to tin due to a witch’s curse involving his love, Nimmie Amee.
• Ozma of Oz: The Girl in the Chicken Coop (1/21): Dorothy is swept overboard during a storm at sea and clings to a chicken coop, leading her to an unknown land.
• Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz: The Earthquake (1/20): Dorothy and her cousin Zeb are swallowed by an earthquake, starting their journey to the Land of the Mangaboos.
• The Marvelous Land of Oz: Tip Manufactures a Pumpkinhead (1/24): In Gillikin Country, Tip creates a pumpkin-headed figure named Jack Pumpkinhead to scare the witch Mombi.

Uncle Wiggily’s Adventures

• Uncle Wiggily and the Black Cricket: Uncle Wiggily meets a cheerful cricket who lifts his spirits after he loses a penny, and together they escape from an alligator.
• Uncle Wiggily and the Moon-Man: Uncle Wiggily helps the Moon-Man by offering an ice cream cone to soothe his burnt mouth, and in return, the Moon-Man lights his path home.
• Uncle Wiggily and the Sunflower: A sunflower assists Uncle Wiggily in hiding from an alligator during his travels.
• Uncle Wiggily and the Red Spots: Uncle Wiggily mistakes red berry stains for measles and later joins the duck children in their activities.
• Uncle Wiggily and the Crooked Man: After finding a crooked sixpence, Uncle Wiggily helps a crooked man retrieve his lost coin, and they outsmart a fox together.

Classic Literature Chapters

• Pride and Prejudice (3/61): At the Meryton ball, Mr. Bingley dances with Jane Bennet, while Mr. Darcy dismisses Elizabeth Bennet, initiating her dislike of him.
• Pride and Prejudice (20/61): Mr. Collins proposes to Elizabeth, who rejects him, causing tension with her mother and amusement from her father.
• Treasure Island: The Ebb-tide Runs (23/34): Jim Hawkins cuts the Hispaniola adrift, leading to a dangerous situation as both the coracle and ship are swept out to sea amid mutiny.
• Anne of Green Gables: The Winter at Queen’s (35/38): Anne attends Queen’s Academy, excels academically, and navigates new friendships and competition.
• A Tale of Two Cities: The Night Shadows (3/45): A messenger ponders the secrets of life and death during a nocturnal journey, introducing themes of resurrection and mystery.

Raggedy Ann and Andy’s Adventures

• Raggedy Ann Learns a Lesson: Raggedy Ann leads the dolls in attempting to access food from the pantry, learning about good behavior.
• Raggedy Andy and the Singing Shell: The dolls find a shell that whispers and sings, revealing tales of the sea.
• Raggedy Ann and the Kite: Raggedy Ann is tied to a kite, soars into the sky, gets stuck in a tree, and is rescued by her friends.

Fairy Tales and Folk Stories

• Cap O’ Rushes: Disowned by her father, a young woman disguises herself and eventually marries a wealthy man’s son after proving her worth.
• Tom Tit Tot: A girl must spin five skeins a day or face consequences; with a mysterious creature’s help, she navigates her predicament.
• The Red Ettin: A youth answers riddles to defeat a three-headed giant, rescuing a king’s daughter and his brother.
• The Little Girl with the Light: A girl with a magical light endures hardships and reunites with her father.
• The Shepherdess and the Chimney Sweep: Two porcelain figures come to life and escape their confines to be together.

These stories offer narratives ranging from journeys in Oz to Uncle Wiggily’s adventures and classic literary moments. Readers can explore each tale in detail by following the provided links to their full texts.