From Penguin's The Originals collection, The Outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17.
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Teenagers in a small Oklahoma town have split into two gangs, divided by money, tastes and attitude. The Socs' idea of having a good time is beating up Greasers like Ponyboy Curtis.
Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends - until the night someone takes things too far, and life is changed forever.
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Iconic, outspoken, first.
The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes:
(Un)arranged Marriage - Bali Rai
Stone Cold - Robert Swindells
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole - Sue Townsend
The Tulip Touch - Anne Fine
I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith
This book is part of a book series called The Originals .
There are 224 pages in this book. This book was published 2016 by Penguin Books Ltd .
S E Hinton wrote THE OUTSIDERS, her first book, when she was 17 - it was a phenomenal success. Its publication enabled her to attend the University of Tulsa, Oklahoma; she graduated in 1970 with a major in education. S E Hinton was the first recipient of the American Library Association Award for an outstanding contribution to Young Adult Literature. She lives in Oklahoma.
Coming Of Age in fiction
Siblings in fiction
Boy And Man in fiction
United States in fiction
Class Difference in fiction
Disaffected Teens
This book contains the following story:
The Outsiders
According to Ponyboy youre either a Greaser or a Soc. Coming from the wrong side of town, hes a Greaser and his high school rivals are the Socs the kids who have the money, the attitude and can get away with anything. The Socs love to spend their time beating up the Greasers, but Ponyboy and his friends know what to expect and stick together. But one night someone goes to far, and Ponyboys world begins to crumble.
This book is in the following series:
The Originals
Penguins Originals series brings together iconic YA books from Penguin Publishing. Provocative, iconic and outspoken, these are the stories that have been influencing and inspiring generations for decades, and are considered the pioneers of YA. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Virginia Readers Choice Award
This book was recognised in the High School category by the Virginia Readers Choice Award.
American Library Association Awards
This book was recognised in the Best Books - YA category by the American Library Association Awards.
