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published
January 31st 2005
(first published 1910)
by Langenscheidt ELT
binding
Perfect Paperback, 112 pages
isbn
3526521506
(isbn13: 9783526521501)
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O. Henry's humorous, energetic style shows the influence of Mark Twain and Ambrose Bierce. The story tells about two kidnappers, who make off with the young son of a prominent man. They find out that the child is a real nuisance. In the end they agree to pay the boy's father to take him back. - "Sam," says Bill, "I suppose you'll think I'm a renegade. but I couldn't help it. I'm a grown person with masculine proclivities and habits of self-defense, but there is a time when all sys...more
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Read in January, 1970
The ransom of Red Chief is my favorite O. Henry story. I first read it as a teenager. Since I have several brothers, at least one of whom could be Red Chief's twin, I really related. This is one of the funniest short stories ever.
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This was a funny book.It was about two men holding a young kid up for ransome; The kid's parents are rich. But everything changes when the kid tourtures/plays pranks on the two men.
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I love short stories. This is one of my favorite O. Henrys. Another that is more difficult to find is "The Pimienta Pancakes."
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Read in May, 2008
I read this years ago, and decided to revisit it. What a fun read! I have known several kids like this...probably was one.
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recommends it for:
Everyone
Hilarious!
Someone made a movie many years ago called, "Savannah Smiles," which is a similar story.
--Wag--
Someone made a movie many years ago called, "Savannah Smiles," which is a similar story.
--Wag--
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6th grade classic. Ohh Henry. Always creating fun foibles combined with incredibly dense writing.
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Read in January, 1960
My literature teacher read this aloud to us--I loved it--I have known children like that!!
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Funny. It was probably even better before that crappy movie "Problem Child" came out.
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Hilarious! Having two sons of my own, it's not even that far fetched!
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Read in December, 2007
Absolutely Hilarious. Great short story of kidnapping gone wrong.
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Read in July, 2005
A scary story for those of us who don't have kids yet....
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Read in September, 2008
recommended to Adam by:
Mr. McCarthyrecommends it for: Some People
THAT was kinda weird
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