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The Outsiders Mass market paperbound - 1988

by S. E. Hinton

When it was first published in 1967, "The Outsiders" defied convention with its immediate, deeply sympathetic portrayal of Ponyboy and his struggle to find a place for himself in a difficult world.

About this book

"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton is a poignant coming-of-age novel set in the 1960s. It revolves around the lives of two rival gangs, the working-class Greasers and the affluent Socs. The story is narrated by Ponyboy Curtis, a Greaser who grapples with issues of identity and belonging. Through Ponyboy's eyes, the novel delves into themes of social class, friendship, loyalty, and the devastating consequences of violence. When a tragic event occurs, Ponyboy and his fellow Greasers are forced to confront the harsh realities of their existence, challenging their perceptions of the world and their place in it. As the story unfolds, Hinton highlights the power of compassion, understanding, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards for Secondary (1991)

Summary

The 45th anniversary of a landmark work of teen fiction

Ponyboy can count on his brothers and his friends, but not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids who get away with everything, including beating up greasers like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect--until the night someone takes things too far.

Written forty-five years ago, S. E. 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 written.

From the publisher

S. E. Hinton, the inaugural winner of the Margaret A. Edwards Award, is one of the most popular and best-known writers of young adult fiction. Her novels include That Was Then, This Is Now, Some of Tim's Stories and Rumble Fish. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with her husband.

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First Edition Identification


The Viking Press published a First Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1967, New York. 


Gollancz published a First UK Edition, First Printing hardcover in 1970, London. 


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  • Title The Outsiders
  • Author S. E. Hinton
  • Binding Mass Market Paperbound
  • Edition [ Edition: Repri
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Puffin Books, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Date 1988-09-01
  • Features Bibliography
  • ISBN 9780140385724 / 014038572X
  • Weight 0.35 lbs (0.16 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.5 x 4.2 x 0.7 in (19.05 x 10.67 x 1.78 cm)
  • Ages 12 to UP years
  • Grade levels 7 - UP
  • Reading level 750
  • Themes
    • Catalog Heading: Language Arts/Literature
    • Curriculum Strand: Language Arts/Literature
    • Topical: Family
  • Library of Congress subjects Identity, Identity (Psychology)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 67013606
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC

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Citations

  • Booklist, 07/01/1999, Page 1935
  • Entertainment Weekly, 12/14/2007, Page 73
  • People Weekly, 10/01/2007, Page 59

About the author

S. E. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW; RUMBLE FISH, TEX, and of course, THE OUTSIDERS, which was written when she was just 16 years old. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma--the setting of THE OUTSIDERS--with her husband. When she is not writing, she enjoys riding horses.
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