The Gift of the Magi | 
| Author: O. Henry
Creator: P.j. Lynch
Publisher: Candlewick
Category: Book
List Price: $15.99
Buy New: $8.12
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Avg. Customer Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 132199
Media: Hardcover
Reading Level: Young Adult
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 40
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.8
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.7 x 0.5
ISBN: 0763635308
EAN: 9780763635305
ASIN: 0763635308
Publication Date: September 9, 2008
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Product Description
bO. Henry's classic tale of the wisest gifts of Christmas, brought to life by P.J. Lynch's extraordinary art, is itself a gift to share and treasure./bbrbrIn a shabby New York flat, Della sobs as she counts the few coins she has saved to buy a Christmas present for her husband, Jim. A gift worthy of her devotion will require a great sacrifice: selling her long, beautiful hair. Jim, meanwhile, has made a sacrifice for Della that is no less difficult. As they exchange gifts on Christmas Eve, the discovery of what each has done fills them with despair, until they realize that the true gifts of Christmas can be found more readily in their humble apartment than in any fine store. O. Henry paints a masterly portrait of unfaltering love, a haven from the harsh world outside. The poignancy of his story is captured in P.J. Lynch's eloquent art, wherein every glance, every gesture, tells a subtle truth.
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Beautiful In Every Way January 6, 2009
A beautiful, truthful love story set in the early 1900s on Christmas Eve, that has brought me joyful tears every time I've heard it, and now I've found an edition with illustrations that I can cherish as much as the story itself. This book is not just for Christmas time! And the Amazon price (for a new edition) can't be beat.
Magnificent December 4, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This timeless story of love and sacrifice of a young couple is made even more wonderful by the exquisite illustrations in this version. I saw it in a book store among the children's books but it is a story for all ages not just childen. It is a story and book to be treasured and brought out not just at Christmas but all year.
love story October 18, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
this is a wonderful old fashion love story set at christmas. it has been my favorite for a long time. makes a wonderful gift for newlyweds, or a story to celebrate the holiday season or any season.
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