Book details
Tales Of O. Henry: Retold Timeless Classics (Cover-to-cover Books)
Description
This collection of sixty-two retold tales by O. Henry, including favorites such as The Ransom of Red Chief, The Gift of the Magi, Jimmy Hayes and Muriel, and The Cop and the Anthem, provides readers with a delightful experience. The tales are drawn from a variety of O. Henry's works including The Four Million, Heart of the West, The Gentle Grafter, Roads of Destiny, Cabbages and Kings, Options, Sixes and Sevens, Rolling Stones, Whirligigs, The Voice of The City, The Trimmed Lamp, Strictly Business, and Waifs and Strays. This compilation offers young readers a glimpse at stories featuring unexpected twists and surprising endings.
Age
8-9
Text complexity
developing
Length
565 pages
Why to read
- Experience the Charm of O. Henry's Storytelling: Peg Hall's retelling of O. Henry's classic tales preserves the wit, twist endings, and insightful observations of human nature that have made the original stories beloved for generations.
- Accessible Language for Modern Readers: The language has been updated to be more accessible to contemporary readers, making it easier for a wider audience, including younger readers, to engage with and enjoy the timeless narratives.
- Cultural and Historical Insight: Reading these retold classics provides insight into the social and cultural contexts of early 20th-century America, offering a window into the past and the issues of the time that O. Henry so adeptly captured in his work.
- Educational Value: The book serves as an excellent resource for students and educators, offering opportunities to explore themes, literary devices, and the unique storytelling techniques that O. Henry employed, which continue to influence writers today.