The Ousiders (Classic)

Citation: Hinton, S. E. (1967). The outsiders (platinum ed). New York, NY: Penguin Group. Tr. $10.00. ISBN: 9780142407332. Format: Paperback.

Annotation:  The Outsiders is a coming-of-age book about a boy named Ponyboy, his two brothers, and his gang, the Greasers. Ponyboy and the Greasers have an outstanding feud with an upper-class group of kids called the “Socs.” The Socs have a tendency to beat up a Greaser if they catch them alone. One night, a beating goes wrong and Ponyboy and another Greaser, Johnny, end up on the run. During their time on the run, Ponyboy and Johnny happen upon another event that turns them heroes.

Book Review:  S. E. Hinton gives us a wonderful novel about class wars, friendship, brotherhood, love and loss. The Outsiders is the perfect novel for any of you interested in classic or realistic fiction. While some of you will relate more to Ponyboy, others will find easy relation with his older brothers and some of the older gang members. It is a great read for young men or young women; however, young men may have a greater understanding of the male friendships and turf wars. Highly recommended.

Awards:  New York Herald Tribune Best Teenage Books List, 1967; Chicago Tribune Book World Spring Book Festival Honor Book, 1967; Media and Methods Maxi Award, 1975; ALA Best Young Adult Books, 1975; Massachusetts Children’s Book Award, 1979

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Did you know that The Outsiders was made into a movie? It starred many BIG Hollywood names to include Patrick Swayze, Tom Cruise, Matt Dillon, Emilio Estevez, Rob Lowe, Ralph Macchio, and C. Thomas Howell. Check out the trailer below.