Hintons book the outsiders

Which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so many others are still reading it five decades after it was first published in 1967. The novel was a story about two rival gangs, told from the point of view of the greasers. Life is messy, bruising, but also full of intoxicating adventures. The differences in values and socioeconomic status. She began writing the first draft of the novel when she was 15, and writing and rewriting took a year and a half before she was happy with the final copy. Hinton, a cult figure for 40 years since the publication of the outsiders, knows the difference between the wild and the well. Hintons the outsiders is loyalty to oneself or other people, love for family and friends, and perseverance through all of the lifes struggles. The outsiders was released in march 1983 and rumble fish in october 1983. Tex the outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now. Designed with busy students in mind, this concise study guide includes. The enduring spell of the outsiders the new york times. Hintons novels buy study guide francis ford coppola was convinced to direct the outsiders film by jo ellen misakian, a librarian at lone star jr. Susan elouise hinton started this book at the age of 15 as a short story about a boy who gets beaten up on the way home from the movies. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel credited teenagers with a rich interior life.

The complete novel, and included scenes that would make the movie more faithful to the novel. 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. Beyond its cluster of office towers, tulsa is a city built close to the ground, a broad clash of neighborhoods you can tell apart by how the grass grows, bright and trim as a putting green in the richer sections, pale and shaggy in the poorer spots. She is a writer and actress, known for the outsiders 1983, rumble fish 1983 and the outsiders 1990. Hintons the outsiders, many of the characters live hard lives that contain complex themes. Hinton looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview.

Sep 29, 2007 her millionselling book not only helped establish the young adult novel but remains a classic story of gangs at knifes edge. 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 portrayed a darker, truer world. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. It is also a story of loyalty, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Her ya books, written in the 1960s and 1970s, all set in oklahoma, and were written for and about teenagers. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app.

They were mainly around the west side of town the south side in the film. Jun 25, 2009 book trailers are an innovative way for educators to introduce books to their students. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Hinton reflects on the outsiders sep 29, 2007 beyond its cluster of office towers, tulsa is a city built close to the ground, a broad clash of neighborhoods you can tell apart by how the grass grows, bright and. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. However, the first edition was initially published in 1967 and the book is shelved as young adult literature, juvenile literature, realistic fiction, classic, coming of age, and historical fiction genres. The outsiders is a book about sensitive teenage boys who alternately get into gang fights, hug one another, and burst into tears. The characters in the plot give the reader a feeling this can be a true story. Buy the outsiders the originals 01 by hinton, s e isbn. Hintons the outsiders and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

Hintons gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective. Hintons the outsiders, excerpted from the gale groups acclaimed novels for students series. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Thomas howell, matt dillon, ralph macchio, patrick swayze. They were described as havingmoney, cars, and futures, according to ponyboy curtis. Librarian st harker joins the greasers in their epic battle against the socs and people who talk in movie theaters with the outsiders chapters. Hinton was born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma, usa as susan eloise hinton. The outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of. The authors message is the theme in a work of fiction in the outsiders, hintons message is that class conflict is pointless, unwarranted, and destructive ponyboy begins by explaining. S e hinton 1948 susan eloise hinton born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma is an american author from oklahoma who is most noted for being one of the first young adult authors. Philadelphia daily news what its like to live lonely and unwanted and.

Hinton, is a story of violence, class conflict, and death. In her book tex 1979 a story of two brothers living in a crazy family trying to survive through all of it, grabbed the avid attention of the readers. They are the rivals to the greasers, who are the protagonists of the book. In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. At least, thats what the outsiders has done for me and it looks as though its gold will stay. They also make good projects for the students to make themselves. The greasers and socs are divided by their wealth, social class and opportunities to succeed. What is the inspiration behind the book the outsiders. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama.

Francis ford coppola was convinced to direct the outsiders film by jo ellen misakian, a librarian at lone star jr. Ponyboy curtis, a teenaged member of a loose gang of greasers, is leaving a movie theater when he is jumped by socs, the greasers rival gang. Introduction in this book analysis, about the book the outsiders by s. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. She began writing the book when she was only 16, and it revolutionized young adult fiction with its hard. While still in her teens, hinton became a household name as the author of the outsiders, her first and most popular novel, set in oklahoma in the 1960s. Here, a tribute to the book that created young adult fiction as we know it today. Book trailers are an innovative way for educators to introduce books to their students. Hinton, 97801468887, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. On publishing the outsiders 50 years ago, hinton conjured a magic that many writers of fiction can only dream of.

Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. Platinum edition nach hause oder ihre filiale vor ort bestellen. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Jun 14, 2017 which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so many others are still reading it five decades after it was first published in 1967. Honor book an ala best book for young adults winner of the massachusetts childrens book award. Hintons gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective older brothers. They also spend more time than you might expect ruminating on how the tightness of a tshirt might enhance the rippling musculature of a steelyeyed fellow gang member this is where stephanie meyer got the idea for. S e hinton books biography and list of works author of. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tims stories big david, little david the puppy sister.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Hinton, is an american author of young adult fiction and childrens literature. The outsiders 1967 hintons first and probably most famous novel is the outsiders. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The rivalry between two gangs, the poor greasers and the rich socs, only heats up when one gang member kills a member of the other. She is best known for writing the famous novel the outsiders when she was still a teenager. Book summary the outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. Although in the beginning of the book the socs and greasers hate. The outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world. Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the book. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis.

Aug 04, 2016 buy the outsiders the originals 01 by hinton, s e isbn. In 2005, coppola rereleased the film as the outsiders. In this part of the analysis i will give some information about the subjects of the book, and about the author. The main theme in the outsiders is social and class conflict. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. Look no further because you will find whatever you are looking for in here. The outsiders was published in 1967, when hinton was only 17 years old and attending will rogers high school. The first edition of the novel was published in 1967, and was written by s.

Free download or read online the outsiders pdf epub book. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. This theme is demonstrated through the two gangs, the socs and the greasers. Since you are already here then chances are that you are looking for the daily themed crossword solutions. High school in fresno, california, and her students. Hinton, were not very heroicthey were just humansit was easy to believe that this is the. Hinton, is an excellent story about the hardships and triumphs experienced by the greasers and the socs, two rival gangs.