Discover the best books online or at your local bn bookstoreshop over 6 million books and 4. I have read this book so many times that at one time, i had the entire first chapter memorized word for word. The outsiders what were reading noweven though the story is fictional, it feels real. The outsider is written in third person perspective. Ponyboy curtis is a lowclass greaser who has to deal with snobby upperclass socs that dont put up with people like him very well, if you know what i mean. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. The outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books. Hinton goodreads author topics about this book topics that mention this book. Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the book. A heroic story of friendship and belonging no one ever said life was easy.
I havent seen the movie quite yet, but i doubt itd live up to its amazing book. Coloring death of an outsider hamish macbeth mysteries by m c beaton 20430. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in. An instructional guide for literature novel study guide for 6th12th grade literature with close reading and writing activities great works classroom resource the outsiders. One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century, howard s. I had never heard johnny talk back to anyone, much less his hero. The outsiders is a good book if you like action and book with heart. A soc short for social has money, can get away with just about anything. Hinton 1988, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Winner of the massachusetts childrens book award about the author s. When educators and administrators purchase an outsiders class book set from bookpal they receive highly discounted, wholesale pricing. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Jul 03, 2007 neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders.
After some heated talk, ponyboy spits at the socs, prompting them to attempt. Johnny, especially, likes the book, and pony is amazed that johnny can get more meaning out of the story than he can. Danielle bennington booksamillion, harrisonburg, va when it was first published in 1967, the outsiders. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Get an answer for what page in the novel the outsiders does ponyboy talk about his father.
Neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders art and design. Hintons 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. It took me awhile to get it all edited up because of the amount of characters is in the scene but its finally here, and. The author is also not afraid to talk about his emotions when visiting projects and talking to pioneers. It includes plenty of utterly gripping action scenes. The first edition of the novel was published in 1967, and was written by s. Ponyboy curtis is a lowclass greaser who has to deal with snobby upperclass socs that dont put up. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written. But ponyboy is pretty sure that hes got things figured out. The outsiders is perfect to include as part of your schools curriculum, school sponsored events or reading program. The outsiders mass market paperback book discussion. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Beckers outsiders revolutionized the study of social deviance. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Mar 30, 2018 here is my march excerpt reading of the book the outsiders by s. I fell head over heels when i first read this book, its amazing and i think anyone could love this book. What page in the novel the outsiders does ponyboy talk. The items may show signs of wear on either binding or cover. It is my second all time favorite book, only just edged out by the hobbit. There are the socs, the rich society kids who get away with anything, then there are the greasers, like. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy curtis. Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. One of my reasons for writing it was that i wanted something realistic to be written about teenagers.
Battered paperback copies swept through our ranks like wildfire, but the one i will never forget is the outsiders by s. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Apr 24, 2017 its the 50 th anniversary of the outsiders. He knows that he can count on his brothers, darry and sodapop. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only two things on my mind.
It makes the reader see that at the end of the day, as ponyboy says, we see the same sunset. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Free download or read online the outsiders pdf epub book. But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. 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. The outsiders rebooting our world stevenson, mark on.
Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world. A used good book, may be a former library copy, may have underlined, highlighted sentences. The plot is full of intrigue and written in a way that fills the readers head with theories and questions. Summary introduction in this book analysis, about the book the outsiders by s. She wrote outsiders when she was and the book garnered numerous awards. Can you take us back in time and describe what it was like for a 17 yearold to get her book published id been writing for about eight years. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The outsiders mass market paperback published august 1984 by laurelleaf books dell publishing co. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. The outsiders paperback politics and prose bookstore. Hinton speak 1997, mass market paperback isbn 0881030392 9780881030396 fiction ya, 192 pages source. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Authorthe outsiders mass market paperback puffin books publisher in jacketflaps childrens.
Three brothers struggle to stay together after their parents death, as they search for an identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society in which they find themselves outsiders. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in mass market paperback. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. The outsiders is a book that everyone should read, it shows a glimpse of a life that some think is a story or a myth, and to others is a reality. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. From penguins the originals collection, the outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17. There was one rockhard fact, as unassailable as gravity. It is strange that this entry has nothing on reception and legacy of a book that is really iconic in the field of young adult fiction, assigned. We first meet our narrator, fourteenyearold ponyboy, as hes walking home from the moviesalone, which is something we know hes not supposed to be doing. If you want to read one book about outsiders by an outsider, its colin wilsons the outsider. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. The 45th anniversary of a landmark work of teen fiction ponyboy can count on his brothers and his friends, but not on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids who get away with everything, including beating up greasers like ponyboy. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night.
The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. Leave a comment and let us know what books you need. Outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books, art. No, i was pleased that people were shocked when the outsiders came out. Here, he has managed to turn a 300page story into a 560page story by leading us on a longwinded wild goose chase while waffling on about almost everything, but somehow, though it seems hard to fathom, i could not put this cracktastic shit down. Seventeenth laurelleaf printing, mass market paperback, 128 pages. Sep 23, 2015 the outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. The outsiders paperback eight cousins books, falmouth, ma. The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parents death. The outsider is a perfect investigatory and suspense novel, complete with kings usual supernatural edge. Hinton is a book about a gang greasers whom has encountered with another gang soc. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets bookpal. According to ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world.
Hinton paperback edition in ponyboys world there are two types of people. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. A teaching guide to the outsiders discovering literature series. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Hinton makes the characters and scenes come to life. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far.