Published: 2014
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"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton follows the life of Ponyboy Curtis, a teenager navigating the challenges of growing up in a divided world. Set in the 1960s, the story contrasts the lives of two rival groups: the Greasers, from the lower socio-economic background, and the Socs, the wealthier crowd. Through personal struggles, gang conflicts, and the loss of friends, Ponyboy learns about loyalty, friendship, and the harsh realities of life. As he grapples with identity and the importance of connection, the novel explores themes of class struggle and the quest for belonging in a world that often feels alienating. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by Bolinda Publishing .
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 literature
Siblings in literature
Boy And Man in literature
United States in literature
Class Difference in literature
Disaffected Teens
This book contains the following story:
The Outsiders
According to Ponyboy you’re either a Greaser or a Soc. Coming from the wrong side of town, he’s 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 Ponyboy’s world begins to crumble.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
American Library Association Awards - Best Books - YA
This book was recognised in the Best Books - YA category by the American Library Association Awards.
