The Ransom of Red Chief: Simplified For Modern Readers

“The Ransom of Red Chief” (1910) is the O. Henry short story that continues to entertain readers young and old.
-The language of a hundred years ago has been modernized.
-End notes, interpretation, and discussion of major themes follow the text.
-Biographical information on O. Henry included.
-Every effort has been made to keep the story as close to the original as possible.
-Accelerated Reader AR Quiz No. 7937 EN Fiction IL: UG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1.0.
-Modern readers will better understand and appreciate a truly amusing short story.
For more short stories in easy to understand modern English search for “George Lakon” and www.EasyStories.net.