About this title: The poignant twists and heartwarming conclus ion of this collection''s beloved title story help explain th e lasting appeal of O. Henry, a master of the short story. '
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Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks, USA
Date published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780689817014ISBN:0689817010
Description: Lisbeth Zwerger illus. Very good No jacket. 2nd edition; pictorial binding has faint wear/soil; inside is clean & VG. Softcover. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Date published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780671647063ISBN:0671647067
Description: Fair. Purchasing this book supports the King County Library System Foundation. Thriftbooks and KCLSF have partnered to help raise additional funds for the library system. Dust Cover Missing. Ex-Library book-will contain library markings. Millions of satisfied customers and climbing. Thriftbooks is the name you can trust, guaranteed. Spend Less. Read More. read more
Edition: MINI ed.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Date published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780887082764ISBN:0887082769
Description: Good. Only lightly used. Book has minimal wear to cover and binding. A few pages may have small creases and minimal underlining. Book selection as BIG as Texas. read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Aladdin Paperbacks
Date published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780689817014ISBN:0689817010
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Berkley Publishing Group
Date published: 1990
ISBN-13:9780425123331ISBN:0425123332
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Edition: MINI ed.
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Date published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780887082764ISBN:0887082769
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: HarperCollins
Date published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780688145811ISBN:0688145817
Description: Dooling, Michael. Good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 224 p. Contains: Illustrations. Books of Wonder. Intended for a juvenile audience. read more
Description: Wheeler, Jody. Very good. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 24 p. Contains: Illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. Very good read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Date published: 1988
ISBN-13:9780671647063ISBN:0671647067
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Edition: MINI ed.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Date published: 1993
ISBN-13:9780887082764ISBN:0887082769
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ideals Publications
Date published: 1994
ISBN-13:9781571020031ISBN:1571020039
Description: Good. Book shows minor use. Cover and Binding have minimal wear and the pages have only minimal creases. A tradition of southern quality and service. All books guaranteed at the Atlanta Book Company. read more
"Received as a stocking stuffer...and what a fantastic one!
To find "the" gift someone would want (without perhaps even knowing it themselves) takes the much greater gift of love; encompassing sacrifice, thought, care, and the shared joy in giving/receiving such a special gift, and this short story captures that spirit of love & generosity perfectly.
"One of my favorites, and this edition of O. Henry's classic is so beautifully illustrated. It never fails to bring the tears. A story of sacrifice for those who loved each other."
"This is the book about what a great gift really is. The Magi were the first gift givers, and they went to great lengths (at least in distance) to bring valuable presents to Christ. In this story Della and James sacrificed what they cherished most in order to buy their loved one a wonderful gift. Della sold her long, gorgeous hair to a wig maker in order to buy James a chain for his pocket watch. And James pawned his pocket watch in order to buy Della tortise shell combs for her hair.
A lump comes up in my throat just thinking about it.
An added pleasure in this edition were the beautiful illustrations."
"The Gift of the Magi is one of many short stories written by O. Henry (1862-1910). Love and sacrifice are the dominant themes in this story. It concludes with an ironic twist. In fact, I use this story to teach my eighth graders the literary term of irony. Despite a few challenging vocabulary words, it can be easily understood, read aloud, and discussed in about thirty minutes. Again, this is a great story to teach not only about love and sacrifice but irony as well. Highly recommended."
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