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The Outsiders
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The Outsiders Prebound - 1999

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. Thirty years later, it speaks to teenagers as powerfully as ever.


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)

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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. Thirty years later, it speaks to teenagers as powerfully as ever.

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. 


Details

  • Title The Outsiders
  • Author S. E. Hinton
  • Binding Prebound
  • Edition Bound for Schoo
  • Pages 224
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Turtleback Books
  • Date October 1999
  • ISBN 9780881030396 / 0881030392
  • Weight 0.45 lbs (0.20 kg)
  • Dimensions 7.3 x 4.4 x 0.7 in (18.54 x 11.18 x 1.78 cm)
  • Ages 12 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 7 - 12
  • Reading level 750
  • Themes
    • Demographic Orientation: Urban
    • Topical: Coming of Age
    • Topical: Death/Dying
  • Library of Congress subjects Family life, Gangs
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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