Penguin recently released a special edition of the book in. To read the book, copy and paste the link below into your browser. 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. Jan 09, 2015 but when it all comes to a head one day, the explosion that follows may cost tex his life. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hinton s works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. Chapter 2 audiobook the outsiders by rebecca buhrke. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1979, and was written by s. I men i was crying half of the time while reading the book. I hated reading at that age, this was one of the books that turned that around for me. Outsiders chapter 1 the first chapter of the outsiders, read by mr. In 1988 she received the inaugural margaret edwards award from the american library association for her. Which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in mass market paperback format.
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. I love the film and was interested in hearing how the book differed. The gang, called greasers, carry on a longstanding war with a group of rich kids, known as socs, a fight fueled by ignorance and prejudice. The outsiders is perfect to include as part of your schools curriculum, school sponsored events or reading program. 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. The outsiders it was a book i did for book study in. The outsiders chapter 5 audio the outsiders chapter five audio.
The best audio book ive listened to in a long time. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets bookpal. Today, with more than eight million copies in print, the book is the best. It makes the characters and therefore the novel as a whole more authentic, and makes the reader. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are. Learn exactly what happened in this chapter, scene, or section of the outsiders and what it means. In this part of the analysis i will give some information about the subjects of the book. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. The enduring spell of the outsiders the new york times. Hinton has revealed a fuckedup truth you need to hear. While still in high school in her hometowntulsa, oklahomahinton put in words what she saw. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Well, its time to forget or continue to forget everything you know about the outsiders, because author s. Hinton, and was first published in 1967 by viking press.
Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult novels ya set in oklahoma, especially the outsiders 1967, which she wrote during high school. The outsiders was published during hinton s freshman year at the university of tulsa, and was an immediate sensation. Today, with more than eight million copies in print, the book is the bestselling young adult novel of all time, and one of the most hauntingly powerful views into the thoughts and feelings of teenagers. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. The first edition of the novel was published in 1967, and was written by s. 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. While still in high school in her hometowntulsa, oklahoma hinton put in words what she saw and felt growing up and called it the outsiders, a now classic story of two sets of high school rivals, the greasers and the socs for society kids.
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. Jul, 2004 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 makes the characters and therefore the novel as a whole more authentic. This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belongi. An american comingofage classic, a story of friendship and social prejudice among a gang of friends.
At least, thats what the outsiders has done for me and it looks as though its gold will stay. A soc short for social has money, can get away with just about anything. Ponyboy is walking home from the movies and is attacked and nearly beaten. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Download and keep this book for free with a 30 day trial. Hinton is loved by teenagers everywhere for her ability to get inside their heads and. The book has been awarded with dorothy canfield fisher. Outsiders chapter 2 the outsiders chapter 2, read by mr. May 09, 2017 audiobook the outsiders by s e hinton. According to ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world.
Penguin recently released a special edition of the book. In tex, the raw energy for which hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamedits been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and wellpaced story. The socs are wealthier and often beat up on the greasers, including playboy, his brothers darry and sodapop, and his. Hinton wrote the outsiders when she was only like 1516. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the.
Life is messy, bruising, but also full of intoxicating adventures. The outsiders printables, classroom activities, teacher. Here, a tribute to the book that created young adult fiction as we know it today. I think that the outsiders was a very touching and interesting book. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. How do you feel about people crediting the outsiders for creating. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel credited teenagers with a rich interior life. When educators and administrators purchase an outsiders class book set from bookpal they receive highly discounted, wholesale pricing. 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. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 224 pages and is available in paperback format. Hinton s 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 classic story explores the true meanings of strength and vulnerability. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre.
The outsiders was published during hintons freshman year at the university of tulsa, and was an immediate sensation. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The outsiders it was a book i did for book study in intermediate school we also got to watch the movie. People live in this new morning of lifestyle always aim to and must have the extra time or they will get lots. Like her bestselling novels the outsiders and rumble fish, tex addresses important ya topics like drugs and teenaged parenthood. It was on one of the read this book lists, and i wanted my pizza hut personal pan pizza for reading. Download and read free online the outsiders unabridged by hinton, s. 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.
This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and. Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the book. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. 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. 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.