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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton explores the lives of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, in a tense environment shaped by social class differences. The story follows Ponyboy Curtis, a young Greaser, as he navigates the challenges of loyalty, family, and identity amidst escalating violence and conflict. This compelling narrative delves into themes of friendship, belonging, and the struggle for acceptance.
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The Outsiders

In Ponyboy's world there are two types of people. There are the Socs, the rich society kids who get away with anything. Then there are the greasers, like Ponyboy, who aren't so lucky. Ponyboy has a few things he can count on: his older brothers, his friends, and trouble with the Socs, whose idea of a good time is beating up greasers like Ponyboy.

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In Ponyboy's world, there are two types of people. There are the Socs, the rich society kids who get away with anything. Then there are the greasers, like Ponyboy, who aren't so lucky. Ponyboy has a few things he can count on—his older brothers, his friends, and trouble with the Socs, whose idea of a good time is beating up greasers like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night things go too far...

The Outsiders is a classic novel that explores themes of class conflict, friendship, and the challenges of growing up.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is often praised for its authentic portrayal of teenage struggles and the class divide between the "Greasers" and the "Socs". Readers appreciate the book's emotional depth, compelling character development, and its raw depiction of friendship and identity. Many reviews highlight its enduring relevance and impact on young adult literature since its publication.

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ISBN: 9780141189116

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 April 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Jodi Picoult

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 124g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

S.E. Hinton wrote her first book, The Outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. Hinton is also the author of That Was When, This Is Now, Rumble Fish, Tex, Taming the Star Runner, and many others. Hinton lives in Oklahoma. JODI PICOULT grew up in Nesconset, New York. Her novels include Harvesting the Heart, The Pact, My Sister's Keeper, Vanishing Acts, and The Tenth Circle. She lives in New Hampshire.

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