My Hero Project
My Hero: Shel Silverstein
Use this resource to learn why Shel Silverstein's poetry is so compelling for young readers. Read excerpts from his poetry and check out related links.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: The Scarlet Letter Summary
This plot summary highlights the various themes that are presented in the novel as well as giving insightful background information on the main characters.
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Shmoop: Hard Times
This fascinating site looks as Charles Dicken's Hard Times giving an in depth look at the time period in which it was written, the major characters and their motives.