First published in 1967. Includes an excerpt of Hinton's "That was then, this is now." (Pages 9-24). Includes interview with the author, and discussion guide.
Summary:
The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parent's death and their quest for identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society. "A heroic story of friendship and belonging. No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friends-- true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. And when it comes to the Socs-- a vicious gang of rich kids who enjoy beating up on "greasers" like [Ponyboy] and his friends-- he knows that he can count on them for trouble. But one night someone takes things too far, and Ponyboy's world is turned upside down."--Back cover. "The Outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the YA genre. 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 first published. "The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world." --The New York Times.
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