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