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Gift of the Magi (Penguin Readers, Level 1)

by Nancy Taylor

Other authors: O. Henry

Series: Penguin Readers (Level 1)

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O. Henry's stories are very famous. He writes about New York, Texas, Oklahoma ... Money and love are often problems. But how is a story going to finish? You never know. Readers always remember his stories -- p. 4 of cover.
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Mr. and Mrs. james lived in New York, but they were so poor.And the next day was Cristmas. Mrs. james, Della wanted to buy present for her husband, Jim. But she had only $1,84, so she decided to sell her beautiful heir to buy present. And Jim also wanted to buy present foe Della.
This story is very famos and short. But in this short story, there is true love. i first read this when I was junir high school student, and I read thia now again, my review is little change.But this story's writer is noy good. ( )
  karin1224 | Jul 23, 2010 |
This book has some stories.
In the second story I thought the deal was interesting.
But fraud is bad. ( )
  MINAMI.U | Jan 13, 2010 |
I liked the story, the adventure and mystery.

I liked the story where the mystery and adventure

This book written by O.Henry who wrote short famous stories. In this book there are more than one story and they often about the difficult times of people in America. He wrote about money and love problems. I like it because I love the short story and I think it’s excting and short. ( )
  getreadingadw | Nov 24, 2009 |
This book has four stories.All of them are very interseting.
I like the first story which is Mr.and Mrs.Jame's story.
They are poor but want to buy Chiristmas present for him or her.So they plan to make some money.
This story is full of love between husband and wife. ( )
  Y-Kazamaturi | Jun 15, 2009 |
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Henry, O.secondary authorall editionsconfirmed

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5 stories retold by Nancy Taylor: The gift of the Magi --
The art game --
The troubadour --
Money talks --
Soapy's winter home
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O. Henry's stories are very famous. He writes about New York, Texas, Oklahoma ... Money and love are often problems. But how is a story going to finish? You never know. Readers always remember his stories -- p. 4 of cover.

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