TARGET: Story like "Gift of the Magi"

[Jinnie McDonnell <vmcdonne@OPTONLINE.NET>]

A teacher asked if I knew any short stories similar to O. Henry's "Gift of
the Magi," but in a modern version.  I think she felt her special ed. 7th
and 8th graders might not relate to the period details.  I know such
stories exist, but I blanked on specifics.  Any suggestions?  By the way,
is anyone else corrupted by Monty Python, compelled to say "Maggie" instead
of "Maj - I?"

Jinnie McDonnell
Virginia McDonnell
Library Media Specialist
Wharton Schools Library
Wharton NJ 07885
vmcdonne@wharton.nj.k12us.com
www.wbps.org/pages/library/lib.htm

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