The Wordworker's Children
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
The War of the Worlds: Chapters Twenty-five through Twenty-seven
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The alien invasion comes to a sudden and ignominious end, and life returns to the ruins of civilization.
The War of the Worlds: Chapters Twenty-three and Twenty-four
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The narrator finds the world changed dramatically upon his escape. A big-talking but lazy hanger-on distracts him for a while, but nothing can keep hi...
The War of the Worlds: Chapters Twenty-one and Twenty-two
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The narrator's companion goes insane and is captured by the aliens, while the narrator narrowly escapes discovery. After some time, the aliens suddenl...
The War of the Worlds, Chapters Nineteen and Twenty
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The narrator and his companion remain trapped in the edge of the pit, and through observation learn the exact nature of their bodies as well as the ho...
The War of the Worlds: Chapters Seventeen and Eighteen
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A group of refugees escape in boats across the English Channel while the ironclad engage the Martians. The narrator finds himself trapped in the remai...
The War if the Worlds, Chapters Fifteen and Sixteen
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The great flight and panic begins as the Martians' launch an undefeatable weapon.
The War of the Worlds, Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The aliens devise a method of preventing their own destruction, and London panicks at the news of the aliens swarming toward them.
The War of the Worlds, Chapters Eleven and Twelve
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All-out war begins, and the aliens drive across the countryside in clouds of fire and steam.
The War of the Worlds, Chapters Nine and Ten
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The military attempts to contain the aliens, while a third cylinder falls, citizens evacuate, and the aliens finally leave the shelter of the pit.
The War of the Worlds, Chapters Seven and Eight
10 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the tragedy on the commons, the world remains largely unaware of the aliens. While life carries on as usual, a second ship lands nearby under ...
The War of the Worlds, Chapters Five and Six
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A delegation approaches to establish peace with the alien creatures, but tragedy strikes instead.
The War of the Worlds: Chapters Three and Four
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crowds gather and attempts are made to dig the cylinder out of the ground. When it finally opens, what emerges defies imagination and chills hearts.
The War of the Worlds, Chapters One and Two
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While Earth continues in its daily patterns unaware, Mars launches a great offensive to conquer the planet. The first lands in the countryside of Engl...
Little Women: Chapter Forty-seven
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No longer children, the girls and Laurie find their purpose as adults amid a new crop of boys and girls.
Little Women: Chapters Forty-five and Forty-six
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daisy and Demi delight the family with their childish antics, while Jo and "her professor" decide their future with characteristic unconventionality.
Little Women: Chapters Forty-three and Forty-four
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie and Amy come home to set up housekeeping as newlyweds, and Mr. Bhaer re-enters Jo's life.
Little Women: Chapters Forty-one and Forty-two
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie and Amy discover the difference in real and imagined love, while Jo struggles to appreciate the life God sent her more than the life she though...
Little Women: Chapters Thirty-nine and Forty
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie and Amy take an honest look at each other's character, and the family says goodbye on earth to Beth.
Little Women: Chapters Thirty-seven and Thirty-eight
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy and Laurie meet in France and discover that neither of them are children anymore. Meg struggles to balance the demands of her growing family until...
Little Women: Chapters Thirty-five and Thirty-six
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie breaks his and Jo's hearts by proposing to her, and the family is forced to admit that Beth's health is failing.
Little Women: Chapters Thirty-three and Thirty-four
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jo experiences life as a big city governess and writer, learns a few painful lessons, and makes a new friend.
Little Women: Chapters Thirty-one and Thirty-two
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy revels in a whole new world while traveling through Europe, and Jo indulges certain schemes and plans with varying success.
Little Women: Chapters Twenty-nine and Thirty
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jo causes Amy great distress by acting like herself while making formal visits, and causes trouble for herself with a moment of disrespect. Amy learns...
Little Women: Chapters Twenty-seven and Twenty-eight
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jo achieves her first steps toward financial independence as an author, and Meg learns that marriage is more than romance.
Little Women: Chapters Twenty-five and Twenty-six
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The first wedding is held in the family home, and Amy disastrously attempts to imitate high society.
Little Women: Chapters Twenty-three and Twenty-four
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Aunt March makes up Meg's mind about marriage, and we jump ahead three years to a new beginning for all the girls.
Little Women: Chapters Twenty-one and Twenty-two
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Laurie causes trouble by sending Meg fake love letters, Jo learns to solve problems instead of creating them, and the family receives a wonderful Chri...
Little Women: Chapters Nineteen and Twenty
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy learns to pray and makes a will, and the first romantic hopes begin to touch the girls' lives.
Little Women: Chapters Seventeen and Eighteen
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When unexpected illness strikes before Marmee and Father can come home, the girls have to learn how to face fear and grief and come to understand the ...
Little Women: Chapters Fifteen and Sixteen
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A telegram brings bad news and leaves the family reeling, but the girls find new purpose in the challenge and begin to rise to meet it.
Little Women, Chapters Thirteen and Fourteen
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The young people build their dream castles while trying to be busy as they are, and Jo accomplishes a very special dream of her own.
Little Women: Chapters Eleven and Twelve
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The girls discover that all play is as bad as all work, but have a delightful day outdoors with Laurie and his visiting friends.
Little Women, Chapters Nine and Ten
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meg discovers that wealthy does not necessarily mean good or happy, and the girls admit a new member to their literary club.
Little Women, Chapters Seven and Eight
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amy yields to temptation and finds herself in a great deal of trouble and school. Jo loses her temper over a deep emotional wound and almost loses som...
Little Women, Chapters Five and Six
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The girls make friends with Laurie, and Beth conquers a great fear in order to receive three very precious gifts.
Little Women, Chapters Three and Four
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meg and Jo enjoy a taste of society fun, Jo makes a new friend, and the girls all learn life lessons from a day begun badly.
Little Women, Chapters One and Two
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's Christmas at the March home, and war times are too hard for a usual celebration, but the girls find unexpected joys in helping others and perform...
A Christmas Carol: The End of It
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scrooge returns to himself from his encounters with the Christmas spirits, ready to show the world for the rest of his life the lessons his experience...
A Christmas Carol, The Last of the Spirits
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas Future shows Scrooge a series of moments, terrifying in their great indifference to the death of one well-known man, then in contrast shows ...
A Christmas Carol, The Second of the Three Spirits
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas Present shows Scrooge all the joy brought to the world by the day he called Humbug.
A Christmas Carol, The First of the Three Spirits
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first promised spirit carries Scrooge to scenes of joy from his past, and shows him what he has lost through his choices.
A Christmas Carol, Marley's Ghost
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We meet Ebenezer Scrooge, who can't quite maintain his humbug facade in the face of his dead partner's ghost.
The Chimes, The Fourth Quarter
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trotty sees the heartbreaking conclusion of his misery and learns the joyful truth about his life.
The Chimes, The Third Quarter
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The chimes and their spirits show Trotty the future.
The Chimes, The Second Quarter
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trotty meets yet another self-absorbed "helper" who increases his depression, but then happens upon a man and child in need and finds great joy in hel...
The Chimes, The First Quarter
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Toby, his daughter, and her fiance enjoy a delightful lunch and begin to plan a wedding, until the Alderman and his friends break in upon them and exp...
The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the Third
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When problems weigh so heavily on the good people that they fear all is lost, the solution sweeps in on the wheels of a buggy to proclaim the surprisi...
The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the Second
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Is Mr. Tackleton kind or mean? Does Mr. Plummer make his daughter happy with his pretending, or not? Is Dot a loving, happy wife, or does she have a s...
The Cricket on the Hearth, Chirp the First
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We meet a charming little family and their odd neighbors, and enjoy how the singing of the kettle and the cricket reflect the joy in their home.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Ten
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We read Dr. Jekyll's own sad tale of his foolish decisions that led to the ultimate destruction of both his soul and his body.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Nine
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We find out what horrible revelation led to the death of Dr. Landon, and learn once and for all the identity of Mr. Hyde.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Eight
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Utterson becomes certain that something terrible has happened to Dr. Jekyll, and breaks into the doctor's office to find a horrifying surprise.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Seven
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Utterson has a strange and terrifying encounter with Dr. Jekyll.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Six
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jekyll behavior becomes very strange, and Dr. Lanyon receives such a shock that he dies unexpectedly.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Five
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jekyll promises to have nothing more to do with Mr. Hyde, but Mr. Utterson worries when he finds out that the two men's handwriting is almost iden...
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Four
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A woman accidentally witnesses Mr. Hyde beating a man to death, and evidence of the crime is found in his house.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Three
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Utterson meets with Dr. Jekyll, offering to help him with Mr. Hyde, but Dr. Jekyll denies any need for help.
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Chapter Two
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Utterson meets Mr. Hyde and decides to try to rescue his friend Dr. Jekyll from the man's clutches.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twenty-seven
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colin's father experiences a kind of magic of his own, and finally comes home to find his greatest blessing waiting for him.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twenty-six
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colin realizes that he is finally truly healthy, and the children meet Dickon's mother for the first time.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twenty-five
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When rain forces the children to stay inside all day, Colin finds that he can no longer lie still pretending to be sick all the time. To protect their...
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twenty-four
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The children grow so healthy in the secret garden and become so hungry from their exercise that they begin to have difficulty keeping their secret fro...
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twenty-three
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colin enlists all his friends to help him grow strong, beginning with his first walk around the garden on his own two feet. It is their biggest secret...
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twenty-two
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colin ends his first day in the garden by making friends with the gardener and planting his own rosebush.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twenty-one
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colin spends his first day in the garden, and when the gardener stumbles on their secret and accidentally insults him, he discovers new strength withi...
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twenty
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dickon and Mary take Colin out in a wheelchair for his first taste of springtime, and he sees the secret garden for the first time.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Nineteen
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colin meets Dickon and all Dickon's animal friends, and confuses all the adults in the house by suddenly behaving like a healthy boy.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Eighteen
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary and Dickon decide to tell Colin their secret about the garden.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Seventeen
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Colin has a tantrum and Mary refuses to put up with it.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Sixteen
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary and Colin have their first fight because neither of them get what they want.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Fifteen
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The storm finally ended, and spring exploded onto the moor. Dickon and Mary wake with the sun and spend the day watching the secret garden come alive....
The Secret Garden, Chapter Fourteen
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary and Colin's secret friendship is discovered, and Colin begins to learn what enjoying life feels like.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Thirteen
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary meets the boy who she had heard crying, and they decide to secretly be friends.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Twelve
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary meets her guardian for the first time.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Eleven
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary and Dickon begin to plant seeds and trim up the roses in theGarden. garden.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Ten
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary meets Dickon and shares her secret garden with him.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Nine
07 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary finds the first green seedlings in the garden and begins to care for them all by herself.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Eight
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary learns to skip rope, and finds the secret garden.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Seven
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary discovers the beauty of the moor, and the robin shows her a surprise buried in the garden.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Six
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary explores the old manor on a rainy day and finds a hidden corridor.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Five
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary begins to grow stronger and healthier, and suspects that her new home holds a second secret for her to find.
The Secret Garden: Chapter Four
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary finds out that England is very different from India, and makes some unusual new friends.
The Secret Garden: Chapter Three
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary is introduced to the moor and arrives at her new home.
The Secret Garden, Chapter Two
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary is sent to live with her mysterious uncle in England.
The Secret Garden, Chapter One
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are reading The Secret Garden by Frances Hidgson Burnett. This is a delightful story about friendship, hope, and family. This is an old story, so m...