The Outsiders
 

The Outsiders

by S. E. Hinton

Written over forty years ago, S. E. Hinton’s classic story of the struggle between the Socs and the Greasers remains as powerful today as it was the day it was written, and it is taught in schools nationwide. Now available in a great new package with an improved trim size, a stunning new cover, and bonus material. Designed with classroom use in mind, the new edition will maintain the same... (read more)

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Member Reviews

  • Sarada K
    3 of 3 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    This story about a young deals with everyday problems of a teenager; and some not so ordinary. Throughout this book, Ponyboy learns many things; the most important is that people are people - no matter what.

    Sarada K wrote this review Wednesday, August 20 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • AZSA P
    2 of 2 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    The Outsiders, By S. E Hinton is about a boy named Ponyboy Curtis, who lives in a neighborhood where gang affiliation is mandatory. Ponyboy's parents died in an automobile accident, so he lives with his two older brothers in a rundown neighborhood. Ponyboy's gang is named 'the greasers' because they live in a dilapidated neighborhood and are famous for long, greasy hair. Ponyboy wants to become successful in life, and not just known for his poor childhood and greasy hair. Can Ponyboy show the world that he is capable to rise up and make a difference?

    I probably would not have chosen The Outsiders by just glancing at it in a library/book store. A friend recommended it to me and said it was one of her favorite books. This book taught me an important lesson through its realistic characters and plot line. People might say this is a 'boy's book', but truthfully anyone can enjoy it. It was actually written by a woman! The Outsiders is a gripping story that anyone can enjoy.

    AZSA P wrote this review Tuesday, September 30 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • sparkleplenty
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    Although the setting isn't current anymore, the emotions and characters are very much so. It's easy to identify with Ponyboy and his grappling with not judging people by their gang.

    sparkleplenty wrote this review Monday, July 28 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Donna M
    1 of 1 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 4 stars

    This is the model book for variations of male friendships and family structures. It is sweet, painful, stinging, and interesting. Each character is well thought-out and is definitely a strong influence in Young Adult fiction.

    Donna M wrote this review Monday, June 30 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • Katamaster
    1 of 2 members found this review helpful.
    • Rated 5 stars

    When I read this book in High School it was still new. It was the first book I read in HS and the best book! Ponyboy is forced to grow up too fast in a world of violence through his gang friends.

    Excellent!

    Katamaster wrote this review Tuesday, October 2 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Kathleen L
    • Rated 5 stars

    I personaly think this book will make you cry. this is because it will show you that you should not do drugs and not judge people because of who they are. you need to read this book!!!

    Kathleen L wrote this review 18 hours ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Bruce Wayne
    • Rated 5 stars

    In the book The Outsiders, by S.E. Hilton, there are these seven boys they are Ponyboy Curtis, Dallas Winston, Johnny Cade, Darrel Curtis, SodaPop Curtis, Two Bit Matthews, and all of their parents abandoned them. To me this book was interesting because the way they describe all of the boys and how they live really caught my attention. For example, when the author said “And then there was Ponyboy with his nice smooth silky hair and his tight leather jacket, also his tight pants.” The author uses a lot of detail with his characters. It was also interesting to me because when the boys got into a fight with the Socs in the park, Johnny pulled out a knife and started to stab one of the Socs in the stomach. The two boys Johnny and Ponyboy were then scared and they decided to go to Dallas’s house and ask him what to do. He said “Are you kidding me why would you come to me, I’m already on parole.” The thing that really caught my attention was the fire at the end, Dallas went to go and get Ponyboy and Johnny from another state, and while they were heading back home, after about eight or nine months, they recognized that there was a fire at a near by house. They went into the house and got everybody that was in the fire out. This book deals with survival, trust, and friendship and it is a good read.

    Bruce Wayne wrote this review yesterday. ( reply | permalink )
  • Juliana C
    • Rated 5 stars

    Great book to read while you're growing up.. Loved it

    Juliana C wrote this review 2 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Ryan C
    • Rated 5 stars

    an awesome book. i recommend it for people who like action.

    Ryan C wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • b g
    • Rated 4 stars

    This book is totaly recamended to all readers,its an amazing story.

    b g wrote this review 3 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
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