The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Hinton, is an american author of young adult fiction and childrens literature. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. Hintons the outsiders has emerged as a classic in the young adult ya canon and has often been considered the book that established ya literature as a subset with. 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 book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Also, audiobooks are available for free with an audible trial from amazon. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. My aim for this project was to create a design that was appealing to its teenage target market, while also grabbing the attention of adults. Hinton seems to be criticizing society for judging people on appearances rather than on their true worth. Hinton and immortalized by legendary film maker francis ford coppola, now available as an ebook for the first time. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved. The outsiders is a book that delves deeply into the hearts, minds, and stories of a group that had no voice before s. Hinton is available at in several formats for your ereader. Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. Some of hintons stories forty years after her initial success with the outsiders, author s.
It is also a story of loyalty, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Im really into books like this with a coming of age aspect to them. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Hinton, a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, at the bungalow in tulsa, okla. Audio is from an interview she gave with don swaim available freely at. She began writing the book at age 15, spurred on by the disturbing trend she saw growing in her high school towards division between pdf groups. Ironically, pony is contemptuous of tim shepard, brumly, and their gangs, judging them to look like hardened juvenile delinquents. Her 1967 book the outsiders was adapted and is similarly titled. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. The chocolate war and beyond the chocolate war by robert cormier. Buy a discounted paperback of the outsiders online from australias leading online bookstore. In 1988, oklahoma state university inducted hinton into its oklahoma writers hall of fame. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A variety of activities keep students on their toes and practicing reading skills.
Hinton was on set helping with the movie, i really don t know. Hinton, is a story of violence, class conflict, and death. Hinton, were not very heroicthey were just humansit was easy to believe that this is the way they should be. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Buy the outsiders the originals 01 by hinton, s e isbn. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old.
The download is available via purchase from amazon for the outsiders. The novel was a story about two rival gangs, told from the point of view of the greasers. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and. Rusty james wants to be just like his big brother motorcycle boy tough enough to. Cherry valence, ponyboy curtis, and so many other characters were just really welldeveloped.
Greasers cant walk alone too much or theyll get jumped. 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. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel, is a staple for young. Hinton is back with some of tims stories, a clipped. Download ebook the outsiders french edition pdf for free. Hinton books into movies there are several film adaptations of this scribblers books.
Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Description of the book the outsiders french edition. I also would like to find something similar to the kite runner and a thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. Everything, ebooks, audiobooks, periodicals, video, libraries. 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. Hintons iconic novel, the outsiders, available for the first time in a revolutionary new mini format, perfect for onthego reading.
The cast of francis ford coppolas film version of the outsiders, from left. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only. What is a short summary of the book the outsiders by s. Hinton, 97801468887, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the. The outsiders book cover design as part of the puffin design award i created a cover design for the book the outsiders by s. Thomas howell, matt dillon, ralph macchio, patrick swayze and tom cruise. Get an answer for reflection of the outsiders what do you feel about the s. Why and find homework help for other the outsiders. Reflection of the outsiders what do you feel about the s.
Ponyboy curtis and his gang of greasers regularly fight with the upperclass socs. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble fish, tex, taming the star runner, and many others. Written over fortyfive years ago, the outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction. She is best known for writing the famous novel the outsiders when she was still a teenager. Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the. This volume celebrates the 50th anniversary of hintons groundbreaking novel about teen aged greasers by exploring concepts of the other, the portrait of. The classic ya novel rumble fish, written by celebrated novelist s. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. 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 wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. This comes as no surprise to anyone who knows her, as shes had her nose buried in a book since she was too young to read. The author has created the personality of the characters through the descriptions of ponyboythe. The characters in the plot give the reader a feeling this can be a true story. The perks of being a wallflower by chobosky i think thats how you spell it.
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