The Ransom of Red Chief
No. of pages 32
Published: 2008
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"The Ransom of Red Chief" is a humorously ironic short story by O. Henry. It follows two kidnappers, Bill and Sam, who abduct a young boy named Johnny, nicknamed "Red Chief," hoping to collect a ransom from his wealthy parents. However, the mischievous child proves to be more than they bargained for, as he delights in causing chaos and treating the situation like a game. As their plans unravel, the kidnappers find themselves desperate to return the boy, realizing that the true burden is the very child they intended to extort money for. The story culminates in a twist of fate that showcases O. Henry's trademark wit and unexpected endings. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book features in the following series: Creative Short Stories, One Buck .
This book has been graded for interest at 14-17 years.
There are 32 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2008 by Creative Education .
Born William Sydney Porter in 1862, O. Henry lived a turbulent life including a brief spell in jail on a charge of embezzlement. Whilst there, he began writing and, once released, made a name for himself as a prolific short-story writer. He has ten collections and over 600 short stories in print. He died in 1910. P. J. Lynch is one of today's most talented and revered illustrators. He has twice won the Kate Greenaway Medal, in 1995 for The Christmas Miracle of Jonathan Toomey, and in 1997 for When Jessie Came Over the Sea (9780744569636). He is also the illustrator of the bestselling A Christmas Carol and East O' the Sun and West O' the Moon (9781844284986). P. J. lives in Dublin.
