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. School library journal, november 2007 useful for writing papers, this series quick, breezy, and the information is easily accessible via the index in each title. This classic bestseller is now available as a penguin mini. Darry gives up the possibility of going to college and playing football so that he can take a job as a menial laborer and provide for their family. This is the 50th anniversary edition released in 2017. The nook book ebook of the cliffsnotes on hintons the outsiders. Other characters are cherry, randy, marcia, steve, and bob. In 1988, oklahoma state university inducted hinton into its oklahoma writers hall of fame. Hinton, is a story of violence, class conflict, and death.
It also helps that you can reward the kids with watching the movie after reading the book and taking the ar test. Her book, written by a teenager about teenagers in tulsa. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. Bob begins the novel as the emblem of all things socthat is, all things rich. Hinton signed the outsiders 1st printing hardcover. Hintons iconic novel, the outsiders, available for the first time in a revolutionary new mini format, perfect for onthego reading. Ask your class why a teenager would want to be part of a gang. How did you pursue getting the outsiders published. See all 5 formats and editions hide other formats and editions.
Hintons career as an author began while she was still a student at will rogers high school in tulsa, oklahoma. But with money running out and no sign of pop for months on end, mason is. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. Hintons tex explores friendships, conflict, depression, selfdestructive behavior, and truth. Hinton books into movies there are several film adaptations of this scribblers books. The main characters are ponyboy, johnny, dally, sodapop, twobit, and darry. Teen rivalry in a small southern town sets the stage for this dramatic interpretation of the novel by s. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was published when she was just 16 years old.
The records are for the 1988 cover this record, the 1995 cover, and the 2008 cover which is also the current. But at school one day i mentioned to a friend that i wrote, and her mother happened to write childrens books. I gave her a copy of the outsiders, and this woman showed it. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the outsiders. The outsiders has been required reading in all the schools i have taught. Hinton for her reasoning behind the tragic ending of the outsiders and. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. This is the publishers signed edition so authenticity is indisputable. Hinton, the classic ya novel tex, now available as an ebook for the first time. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Who cares if its written by a girl and at that age. Hinton the outsiders is a book about two social groups that go back and forth about who is better. Much like hintons first novel, this book is a coming of age story that follows two teenage boys, mark and bryon, living together in tulsa, oklahoma after the death of marks parents. The nook book ebook of the outsiders french edition by s.
The cast of francis ford coppolas film version of the outsiders, from left. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. The paperback of the rebeldes spanishlanguage edition by s. The nook book ebook of the the outsiders 50th anniversary edition by s. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they. Its dated, but it can be tied into bullying, which is a hot topic now. The language is harsh and realistic, but i sometimes struggle with the fact that at 14 years of age, ponyboy is portrayed as so cynical, yet innocent. E hinton sinarmas world academy international school.
Best known for her brilliant debut novel, the outsiders, which she wrote at the age of 18, s. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Violence, alcohol, social class differences, what it means to stand up for your mates, death, brotherhood, heroism and cowardliness, and more.
This record is for one of the three editions published with different covers and with isbn 014038572x 9780140385724. In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Rebeldes the outsiders spanish edition spanish paperback january 1, 2004 by susan e. Best known for her brilliant debut novel, the outsiders, which she wrote at the age of 18. Last tuesday, i checked out the list of authors events at the princeton barnes and noble just in time to find out that s. Her other books include that was then, this is now and rumble fish for young adults, as well as big david, little david and the puppy sister for children. Hinton is an american author who is best known for writing young adult fiction. Hintons, the outsiders is the perfect solution for teachers trying to get ideas for. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. Hinton based the characters, the greasers and the socs, off of teenage gangs and alienated youth in her hometown of tulsa, oklahoma during the 1960s.
Praise for the outsiders the outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that. Before you ask, she is not writing a sequel to the outsiders. The outsiders was hintons first published book in 1967. Thomas howell, matt dillon, ralph macchio, patrick swayze and tom cruise.
Ok it might not be a book that will be counted as a classic but then a lot of books that are critically acclaimed are absolutely boring. While the 69year old author was cruising around on twitter, reportedly commenting on cat videos, a longtime fan asked s. This wellwritten and informative biography weaves facts about hintons life with analyses of and reflections on her novels. Before reading the outsiders, it is important to discuss some of the major themes present in the novel.
The outsiders author reveals truth behind the tragic ending. Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. Following common core standards, this lesson plan for s. Acceptance is an important theme in the story that connects with teen readers because they are also. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. 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. Much like hinton s first novel, this book is a coming of age story that follows two teenage boys, mark and bryon, living together in tulsa, oklahoma after the death of marks parents.
She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a. Written by a teen for teens, the outsiders is a comingofage book penned by s. Hintons story of the epic struggle between the haves and havenots resonated with me. Complete and unabridged, the books revolutionary landscape design and ultrathin paper makes it easy to hold in one hand without sacrificing readability. The outsiders explores concerns all teens experience. Disturbed by the clashes of the two gangs in her high school, the greasers and the socs, hinton wrote the outsiders, an honest, sometimes shocking novel told from the point of view of a fourteenyearold greaser named ponyboy curtis. By looking past the superficial differences between bob and ponyboy, hinton emphasizes the sense of frailty and confusion that unites all the teenagers, whether well off or disadvantaged. E hinton s classic the outsiders is listed under enduring works, admired authors. Hinton platinum edition edition paperback2006 speak, unknown binding, 1600 the outsiders by hinton, s. This is now, among other popular young adult books, was making an appearance that night. It is also a story of loyalty, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Here are some examples of similes from chapters 1 and 2 of s. Hinton is one of the most popular authors of comingofage teen fiction. When i wrote it i hadnt thought of getting it published.
The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Hinton looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview. At the time, you feel that being an outsider is the worst thing that you could ever experience. Her 1967 book the outsiders was adapted and is similarly titled. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies.
916 175 869 1135 1218 1225 789 1530 1378 857 87 6 1027 826 374 1181 62 1319 803 799 943 1420 1099 703 675 769 388 1177 737 1433 446 1066 1240 486 47 1428 414 1282 1 419