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Over 50 years of an iconic classic! The international bestseller– 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. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far.
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
“Taut with tension, filled with drama.” —The Chicago Tribune
“[A] classic coming-of-age book.” —Philadelphia Daily News
A New York Herald Tribune Best Teenage Book
A Chicago Tribune Book World Spring Book Festival Honor Book
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
Winner of the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award
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Publisher : Viking Books for Young Readers
Publication date : April 20, 2006
Edition : Platinum ed.
Language : English
Print length : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 014240733X
ISBN-13 : 978-0142407332
Item Weight : 8 ounces
Reading age : 12+ years, from customers
Dimensions : 5.56 x 0.61 x 8.25 inches
Grade level : 7 – 9
Lexile measure : 750L
Best Sellers Rank: #38 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Teen & Young Adult Classic Literature #1 in Teen & Young Adult Siblings Fiction #8 in Classic Literature & Fiction
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Customers say
Customers find this book a great read for young teens, with well-developed characters that allow readers to bond with them. Moreover, they appreciate its readability, emotional depth, and ability to keep readers engaged from start to finish. Additionally, the book receives positive feedback for its value for money and thought-provoking content, with one customer noting its strong message about finding one’s way. However, the plot receives mixed reactions, with some finding it compelling while others say it takes too long to develop.
magentacat –
The Miraculous Work of S.E Hinton: The Outsiders
Growing up is difficult. The desire to fit in is pitted against the encouragement to be unique and different. A person’s actions as well as the influence of family, friends, and society helps to form a person’s identity. And, this isn’t all kids need to worry about: they will face and deal with bumps in the road and times where they’re down. Ponyboy in The Outsiders thinks his life is figured out, until one night his world is flipped upside down. S. E. Hinton thoughtfully crafted The Outsiders out of her own experiences. A story written in 1965 is still relevant today and captivates the reader with a youthful, slangy writing style which allows the reader to bond with the characters.The Outsiders, written in 1965 Oklahoma, displays the struggle between two gangs in a town. The narrator, Ponyboy Curtis, his brothers, and friends make up the Greasers. This rag tag group of impoverished guys stick by each other’s sides no matter what. They are up against the rich, snooty, Socs. These guys drive around in their expensive cars and jump Greasers to appear cool and intimidate them. In a constant battle between the Socs and Greasers, Ponyboy Curtis discovers there is good and bad in everyone.The story displays a conflict between two gangs who think they are very different: “Greasers are almost like hoods; we steal things and drive old souped-up cars and hold up gas stations and have a gang fight once in a while” (3). On the other hand, “[Socs] jump greasers and wreck houses and throw beer blasts for kicks and get editorials in the paper for being a public disgrace one day and an asset to society the next” (3). It isn’t safe for a Greaser to walk around alone, for the Socs always pull up in their convertible, hop out, and jump them. The Greasers despise the Socs and the Socs despise the Greasers. This is the case for Ponyboy too until he meets Cherry, the toughest Soc’s girlfriend, he realizes that Socs aren’t all that different after all. Cherry and Ponyboy share many similarities, especially their love for sunsets. With the help of Cherry, Ponyboy realizes the greasers, including himself, misjudged the Socs. Yes, they do get drunk and beat up Greasers for no good reason, but they are human and they have lives outside of how well they can fight. Will Ponyboy get everyone else to see the Socs true colors? Can this ever get better? The conflict remains relevant to society fifty years after it was written because there always seems to be this in-group and out-group.Not only is the story relevant to society, but it also maintains a young, slangy tone that allows the reader to connect with the characters. S. E. Hinton commented that “these characters are really kind of universal without losing their individuality.” The story, written when the author was only fifteen years old, is told from Ponyboy’s perspective. Ponyboy is a fourteen year old kid living with his two older brothers, Darry and Sodapop. Sodapop is sixteen and Darry is twenty and has custody of Sodapop and Ponyboy since their parents died in a car crash. Ponyboy’s young and optimistic, so his narration draws the reader in. Initially, Ponyboy feels very self-conscious and vulnerable: “I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman- he looks tough and I don’t” (1) He’s the youngest of the gang and looks up to his older, tougher brothers and friends. Within the first few pages, Ponyboy walks home from the movie theater alone and is stopped by Socs. “Need a haircut, greaser?” they ask him, “How’d you like that haircut to begin just below the chin?”(5) His brothers find him, fight back and save him. In Darry and Sodapop’s eyes Ponyboy is still young and fragile. But, as the story advances Ponyboy fights hard to prove the gang wrong. He grows stronger as he learns to be courageous, defend himself, and later in the process meets death face to face. S.E Hinton said “When I write, an interesting transformation takes place. I go from thinking about my narrator to being him,” and this is also how I felt while reading this. Ponyboy is forced to grow up in order to fit in, and as this happens the reader gets to grow with him and see him both thrive and grieve.With help from family and friends, growing up can be much more manageable and even fun. When reading The Outsiders I could never put the book down. I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone looking for an easy read with a timeless story and a powerful message.
The Goodwin’s –
Human Nature people are not always the way you see them
I Read first so I could discuss it my Granddaughter, Loved the story easy read very knowledgeable and educational She loved it as much as I did learning the good bad and ugly of human nature I give it a 5 plus Thanks
Annie –
Great book for teenagers.
I bought this for my teenage son. I read it when I was his age. I think he will like it and get something out of it.It’s about loyalty and friends that are like family. It’s about teenagers and gang violence. It’s about learning, growing,and going from child to man. It was also written by a 16-year-old kid, and I think he will like that, too.He just started reading it the other day, and he is still reading it. Good sign.It’s a classic for a reason. It’s timeless. Whether it be the 1960’s or today.
Taylor brice –
THE OUTSIDERSSS!!🩷🩷
This book is absolutely amazing and changed my perspective on life if you were to buy one book it would be this one it will make you cry it is amazing also I recommend watching the movie as well!!!
ARHuelsenbeck –
Still relevant today.
This book came out when I was in high school (1967). I know I was aware of it; one of my teachers had mentioned it. She might even have mentioned it was written by a teenager, which would have made it all the more interesting to me. I don’t know why I never read it until now.The Outsiders has the reputation of being the first book for young adults that addressed issues. Hinton said she wrote it because she “desperately wanted to read something that dealt realistically with teen-age life.”I read some reviews of The Outsiders written by modern teenagers who thought this book was hokey. As someone who is Hinton’s contemporary, someone who was in the book’s target audience, I did not find it hokey at all. I was dating a “greaser” at the time it was written, but he was a greaser in style of dress only. He was not a hood, not in a gang that participated in rumbles. He came from a working-class family, as did I. I had been groomed for college all my life; he had not. He experienced discrimination at my school. A teacher had told me he was beneath me. I didn’t care; he paid attention to me.The main character in the story, Ponyboy, is the youngest of three brothers whose parents have died. The oldest, Darry, is 20, and he works instead of going to college so he can take care of all of them. They are greasers by default; if you’re affluent, you’re a “soc.” It’s important that none of them get into trouble, because if they do, they will likely be sent to foster homes. They belong to a gang, because all the kids do, either a greaser gang or a soc gang.The gangs fight. It’s often the soc gangs who start it. They come across a greaser on his own and beat him up. This has happened to all of them over time. Once, when Ponyboy and his friend Johnny are hanging out together, they get targeted by a soc gang with disastrous results.I think The Outsiders still has relevance today. My sons recently told me about all their friends and acquaintances from high school who have died violent deaths, several of whom were killed by police while high or drunk or running away from the scene of a crime. It broke my heart.
Jamie Casillas –
The Outsider: What A Story!
I first heard this story on audio book in middle school. I can still hear the reader’s voice almost ten years later. The story is gripping, funny, stocking, dramatic, and it leaves a mark on those who read it. The characters are real people with wants and needs, trying to achieve what they want and live their lives. I will always be a reader of this amazing novel. Worth every page and penny.
AEAhumada –
Highly recommend
My daughter is obsessed with these books lately. They are easy to read and usually have a movie to watch after so I’d recommend these.
Linda –
Das Buch handelt von zwei rivalisierenden Gangs mit völlig verschiedenen sozialen Hintergründen, es gibt die Greasers und ihre Feinde die Socials (Socs). Die Socs sind die reichen und verwöhnten Jugendlichen die von allem zu viel haben und die Greasers sind der traurige Rest, die armen und verlorenen. Hauptfigur in “The Outsiders” ist der 14 jährige Ponyboy Curtis, es ist auch aus seiner Sicht geschrieben. Er lebt zusammen mit seinen zwei Brüdern, Sodapop Curtis der 16 Jahre alt ist und Darrel “Darry” Curtis der 20 Jahre alt ist. Sie gehören zu den Greasers, genauso wie ihre Freunde Johnny Cade 16 Jahre alt, Dallas Winston 17 Jahre alt, Steve Randle 17 Jahre alt und Keith Matthews genannt Two-Bit achtzehneinhalb Jahre alt.Durch die sozialen Unterschiede und persönlichen Feindschaften kommt es oft zu Auseinandersetzungen zwischen den Greasern und den Socs. Bei einer diesen Begegnungen tötet Johnny ausversehen einen Socs der versucht hat Pony zu ertränken. Die beiden fliehen und es folgt ein tragisches Ereignis nach dem anderen. Obwohl das Buch nur eine Woche von Ponyboys Leben widerspiegelt erfahren wir was alles, ob gut oder schlecht, in einer Woche passieren kann. Denn am Ende hat diese Woche 3 Menschen das Leben gekostet und Pony ist zu der Erkenntnis gekommen ob Greasers oder Socs, wir Leben zwar nicht gleich, aber das Sterben verbindet uns, denn es kann uns alle treffen.Leute das Buch ist einfach der Hammer. Das Englisch ist einfach zu lesen und das Buch liest sich schön flüssig!! Die Figuren sind sehr schön detailliert herausgearbeitet und passen perfekt in die Handlung und niemand ist überflüssig. Besonders die Curtis Brüder muss man lieben. Zwischen Pony und Darrel gibt es zwar viele Missverstände während der Handlung, aber zu meiner grenzenlosen Freude haben sie es am Ende endlich geschafft sich richtig nahe zu kommen, was auch teilweise Sodapop zu verdanken ist. Einzig Sherri Valance, genannt Cherry, hat mir nicht gefallen. Ich fand sie einfach nur nervig und hätte mir gewünscht das Pony eine beste Freundin hat die auch ein Greaser ist und ihm zur Seite steht!!Das Buch spricht vor allem das Menschliche in uns an. Für mich ist es ein Stück Weltliteratur und man sollte es auch heutzutage in Schulen behandeln. Es geht im Buch nicht nur um Hass oder pure Gewalt, sondern es vermittelt auch Werte wie Freundschaft, Loyalität und es zeigt Menschen die auf der Suche nach eigener Würde sind und ihrem Platz in der Welt. Und wenn euch das Buch gefällt solltet ihr auch unbedingt den Film sehen. Pony wird von C. Thomas Howell gespielt, Soda von Rob Lowe, Darrel von Patrick Swayze und es gibt noch eine Menge anderer super Schauspieler!! Also verpasst weder das Buch noch den Film, es lohnt sich!!!
Dennis Buitendijk –
Nog niet ontvangen. Morgen leveren is de volgende dag ontvangen.
Abrar H –
PROPS TO THE BOOK COVER, THE STYLE OF WRITING, THE CHARACTERS, THE FREAKING STORY ITSELF! I love this book so much, one of fav read.
Mariana Aidee Belmonte González –
First read this book 23 years ago in middle school. It was tho first book I read completely, with much coaxing from my English teacher. She was a great woman, after all this time it always reminds me of her. The book itself saved me from feeling lost and alone. Ponyboy helped me through the rough times.
Mar –
Read it in class and absolutely had to have my own copy. Awesome book i think about it everyday