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The Ransom of Red Chief

O. Henry (1907)

O. Henry’s classic comedy flips the kidnapping plot into an ironic battle of wills, ending with a twist only he could write.

Quick Facts

  • Grade band: Middle School (6–8)
  • Maturity: 5
  • Reading stats:
  • Accessible — FKGL: 4.2 | 1,428 Words
  • Abridged — FKGL: 5.2 | 2,881 Words
  • Original — FKGL: 5.5 | 4,083 Words
  • Access status: Requires unlock