The Gift Of The Magi And Other Stories (Scholastic Classics) [Mass Market Paperback]

O. Henry (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1, 2003 | Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Scholastic Classics

O.Henry's Christmas classic, and other stories with artful twists, in an amazing Scholastic Classics edition introduced by award-winning author Pam Munoz Ryan

A young woman makes a drastic decision -- and her husband has a Christmas surprise in return. A dying girl attaches her fate to that of a leaf. A writer sobs at the sight of a menu. A detective tracks a theif to an unexpected hideout.
An unforgettable collection from a master of the short story -- where the ending is never what you expect.

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About the Author

O Henry was the pen name of American writer William Sydney Porter (1862–1910). His short stories are well known for their wit, wordplay, warm characterization, and ingenious plot twists. Tom Stacey is the author of seven novels, including The Man Who Knew Everything. Winner of the John Llewelyn Rhys prize, for many years he doubled his life as a novelist and travel writer with that of a roving correspondent, winning the Foreign Correspondent of the Year Award in 1961.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Mass Market Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439545110
• ISBN-13: 978-0439545112
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,351,576 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #9 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Series > Classics > Scholastic Classics

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All the original style of O. Henry with lovely illustrations, October 18, 2002

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This review is from: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories (Books of Wonder) (Hardcover)

Although the original feel of O. Henry stories is maintained in this book (the dialogue, the solid values and homespun wisdom), the illustratons in this book really make it a stand-out. They are full of warmth, rich colors and just a delight in and of themselves, perfectly complimenting the text. There are no shortage of O. Henry collections out there, but this has to be one of the best ,especially for teen to young adult readers.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, Who Knew???!!!, June 8, 2002

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This review is from: The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories (Books of Wonder) (Hardcover)

Honestly, I wasn't really too enthused when I found out that my 7th grade reading comprehension class would be reading this book. My thoughts? O'Henry. Classics. Ugh.
I ended up loving each and every story included in this book. You have to get into these stories, but the surprising endings are really something to look forward to. Some stories move you, some put a smile on your face, and some just make you go "ooooooooooooooooooooh" if you get it. This book is definitely worth your time, no matter how little of it you have:)!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice little stories., November 13, 2003

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This review is from: The Gift Of The Magi And Other Stories (Scholastic Classics) (Mass Market Paperback)

"The Gift of the Magi and Other Stories" has a nice variety of stories. I have the 1997 edition, which includes the stories "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf," "Springtime a la Carte," "The Purple Dress," "One Thousand Dollars," "Transients in Arcadia," "A Chaparral Prince," "The Clarion Call," "The Hiding of Black Bill," and "A Retrieved Reformation." "The Gift of the Magi" is the best of them all, with "The Last Leaf," "A Chaparral Prince," and "A Retrieved Reformation" all coming in second place. O. Henry is an excellent short story writer - it's amazing how we can fully engulf ourselves within these stories, which are no more than ten pages long! I recommend.