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This is the case for the protagonist of the young adult novel the outsiders by s. Hinton about ponyboy and his gang of friends, called greasers, who fight against a rival gang called the socs one. 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 outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. They also make good projects for the students to make themselves. For the best experience please update your browser. Hinton, a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, at the bungalow in tulsa, okla. It makes the characters and therefore the novel as a whole more authentic, and makes the reader. Her book, written by a teenager about teenagers in tulsa. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. 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. Hinton was merely 16 when she wrote this book and instantly its sales. 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.

Well, its time to forget or continue to forget everything you know about the outsiders, because author s. Hinton has revealed a fuckedup truth you need to hear. Download and read online for free the outsiders by s. Audio book, the outsiders by s e hinton audio books. Hinton, a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, at the bungalow in. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Ponyboy curtis, born into a poor neighborhood of tulsa, oklahoma, doesnt really fit in anywhere. 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. He knows that he can count on his brothers, darry and sodapop. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Bluewater, the publishers behind the female force and political power line of comic books, will team up with hinton for a string of various comic book titles. This book sums up perfectly the predicament of the young, not only in the 60s but also in the succeeding years and decades. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging.

Book trailers are an innovative way for educators to introduce books to their students. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. The outsiders author reveals truth behind the tragic ending. Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Susan eloise hinton was born in 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma. Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. But ponyboy is pretty sure that hes got things figured out. Hinton started the book while she was still in high. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hintons works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions.