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The Gift of the Magi and Other Short Stories — Dover Paperback

O. Henry’s short stories give a reader bite-sized tales with memorable turns.

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The Call of the Wild — Dover Paperback

$3–$15 estimated item price

Consider it when: Jack London’s adventure story suits a reader drawn to wilderness fiction.
The tradeoff: Includes animal cruelty and violence; check their comfort with the subject.

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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde — Dover Paperback

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Consider it when: Stevenson’s short gothic story makes a compact gift for a classic mystery reader.
The tradeoff: Dark themes and older prose will not suit every casual reader.

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