The outsiders se hinton book

I believe that, in the book ponyboy, the socs, socialites or social rich kids from the west, are more of a disgrace and menace to society than the greasers, the poorer students from the east. Even though the author wrote it more than forty years ago, the problems in the book are problems we still face today. Today, with more than eight million copies sold, the outsiders. Asked by a fan on twitter how it felt being the worlds greatest author, whether she kept in touch with the films actors and if shed pleaseeee write a second book. Penguin group canada, 90 eglinton avenue east, suite 700, toronto, ontario, canada m4p 2y3 a division of pearson penguin canada inc.

Asked by a fan on twitter how it felt being the worlds greatest author, whether she kept in touch with the films. But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time. While still in her teens, hinton became a household name as the author of the outsiders, her first and most popular novel, set in oklahoma in the 1960s. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. Free download or read online the outsiders pdf epub book.

The outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. The outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. The first edition of the novel was published in 1967, and was written by s. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tims stories big david, little david the puppy sister. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films. Hinton, author of comingofage novel the outsiders, promised shell never write a sequel to the book or participate in a remake of its movie version.

Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis. The outsiders is a famous young adult novel by american author s. However, the first edition was initially published in 1967 and the book is shelved as young adult literature, juvenile literature, realistic fiction, classic, coming of age, and historical fiction genres. Parents need to know that this story of peer pressure, rebellion, and identity centers on two rival groups of teens, the lowerclass outsider greasers and the.

S e hinton wrote the outsiders, her first book, when she was 17. Ponyboy curtis and his gang of greasers regularly fight with the upperclass socs. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. Dear reader, it is very difficult for me to write about myself, and especially the outsiders, which was written at a horrendous time in my life, was published by a series of mindboggling synchronicities, and has gone further than any author dared dream. Hintons gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published.

Jun 14, 2017 which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so many others are still reading it five decades after it was first published in 1967. See a complete list of the characters in the outsiders and indepth analyses of ponyboy curtis, johnny cade, cherry valance, sodapop curtis, and darry curtis. Nov 14, 2010 visiting the outsiders film locations in tulsa. Definitely check out the faq section spotlight on s. Hintons gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective older brothers. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Jan 15, 2019 i believe that, in the book ponyboy, the socs, socialites or social rich kids from the west, are more of a disgrace and menace to society than the greasers, the poorer students from the east. Hinton, follows two rival groups the socs and the greasers. She is a writer and actress, known for the outsiders 1983, rumble fish 1983 and the outsiders 1990. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis.

Hinton, a cult figure for 40 years since the publication of the outsiders, knows the difference between the wild and the wellkept lawn. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. Even though the author wrote it more than forty years ago, the problems in the book are problems we still face tod. Life is messy, bruising, but also full of intoxicating adventures. There are the socs, the rich society kids who get away with. Hinton is a great book about friendship and not judging people before getting to know them. The book was inspired by two rival gangs at her school, will rogers high school, the greasers and the socs, and her desire to empathize with the greasers by writing from their point of view. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Acc ording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. See the definition, listen to the word, then try to spell it correctly. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. Hinton wrote the book when she was only 16 because she wanted a story that looked seriously at teenage life.

Today, with more than eight million copies sold, the outsiders continues to resonate with its powerful portrait of the bonds and boundaries of friendship. Which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so many others are still reading it five decades after it was first published in 1967. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Book is protected in removable acidfree dj protector. A soc short for social has money, can get away with just about anything. Hintons website hintons website is full of info on the outsiders and hintons other books. Her millionselling book not only helped establish the young adult novel but remains a classic story of gangs at knifes edge. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school.

Much like hintons first novel, this book is a coming of age story that follows two teenage boys, mark and bryon, living together in tulsa, oklahoma after the death of marks parents. S e hinton was the first recipient of the american library association award for an outstanding contribution to young adult. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble fish, tex, taming the star runner, and many others. Hinton recalls that when she published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. Jun, 2016 videos play all the outsiders audiobook rose lopez relaxing rain and thunder sounds, fall asleep faster, beat insomnia, sleep music, relaxation sounds duration. I really liked this book because it seemed so realistic.

Frequently asked questions contact information copyright information outsiders book and movie site. The setting in the early chapters of the outsiders foreshadow the events of chapter 4 in many ways. Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The socs are from the rich side and the greasers are from the poor side of this small town in oklahoma. Ponyboy and his two brothers darrel darry, who is 20, and sodapop, who is 16 have recently lost their parents in an automobile accident. Speak published by the penguin group penguin group usa inc. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Ponyboy curtis, a teenaged member of a loose gang of greasers, is leaving a movie theater when he is jumped by socs, the greasers rival gang.

The book takes place in tulsa, oklahoma, in 1965, but it is never stated in the book. This is a quick book summary and analysis of the outsiders by s. Both groups despise each other because they do not understand each other. In chapter 4, johnny kills bob, a soc, who along with four other socs, attempts to jump ponyboy. The outsiders it was a book i did for book study in intermediate school we also got to watch the movie. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult novels ya set in oklahoma, especially the outsiders 1967, which she wrote during high school. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. Its publication enabled her to attend the university of tulsa, oklahoma. I dont understand how this book escaped my reading list for all these years. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. According to ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world. Hinton s classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published.