Philadelphia daily news what its like to live lonely and unwanted and. Her novels changed the way people look at young adult literature. Randy, who was in the outsiders, also appears as a hippie in this book, which is. The outsiders was written by a teenager about teenagers. The greasers are his true family, and they regard him as a little brother. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Hintons the outsiders novels for students the gale group.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century, howard s. Thirty years later, it speaks to teenagers as powerfully as ever. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only. The outsiders book is better because it is like the life for teens now and that theres groups like from the outsiders greasers, socs, etc. Johnny is 16, a close friend to ponyboy, and beloved by the entire gang. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling stone. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. When it was first published in 1967, the outsiders defied convention with its immediate, deeply sympathetic portrayal of ponyboy and his struggle to find a place for himself in a difficult world. That was then, this is now is the second young adult novel written by s. How the outsiders became one of the most important business. Ponyboy curtis and his brothers, sodapop and darry, belong to a group of poor teenage boys called greasers. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Asked in the outsiders what is a heater in the book the.
As a filmlover myself i believe that this movie is one of the most beautiful and touching that i have ever seen. New moon the twilight saga, book 2 by stephenie meyer 4. But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. 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. Hinton irrevocably altered the course of juvenile literature in america with her first novel. They sneak into the drivein, although the admission is only 25 cents if youre without a car. The novel covers important themes like class, wealth, and society.
Apr 26, 2017 the outsiders confronted serious stuff poverty, loneliness, violence, insecurity but was so compelling that i didnt even notice it. Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. There was a vibrant internal life to the book, which. This remarkable book has enjoyed unparalleled popularity since its publication. The outsiders is 50 years old, and it has a new cover to. Beckers outsiders broke new ground in the early 1960sand the ideas it proposed and problems it raised are still argued about and inspiring research internationally. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. Its the first book in a mystery and suspense series. Her eleventh novel, bloodlines and barbed wire, is the second book in her tangled roots historical mystery series about a young man searching for his familys. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. The character of johnny cade in the outsiders from. The nice thing about this is, it stays true to the book. Neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders michelangelo.
There was one rockhard fact, as unassailable as gravity. Darrel, known as darry, is a twentyyearold greaser who is raising ponyboy because their parents have died in a car crash. I first watched this when i was in 8th grade about 12 years old. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama. Hes almost immediately attacked by a carload of socials as he passes the vacant lot on the way to his house. Beckers outsiders revolutionized the study of social deviance.
In what follows, i will try to clarify the situation and process pointed to by this doublebarrelled term. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. For this activity, write a 34 paragraph summary of the outsiders. The outsiders was published when she was seventeen and was her stark answer to the fluffy high school stories about proms and dates typical of the 1960s. May 15, 2012 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 confronted serious stuff poverty, loneliness, violence, insecurity but was so compelling that i didnt even notice it. Hintons novel the outsiders, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. It has a few of the same characters from the outsiders. It was translated into english by william weaver in 1983. They enjoy the challenge of sneaking in because dally hates to do anything the legal way. Warren buffett tracker how the outsiders became one of. The outsiders was a controversial book at the time of its publication. 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. I read the book first which helped me to understand the backstory more.
The outsiders and literary devices activities summary of the outsiders. As a teacher, you can use these questions in the classroom, or in online discussion forums, to confirm that your students are reading the book. At a time when the average youngadult novel was, in. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets. In publication for almost 50 years, the outsiders has become a standard read for schools thanks to its timeless story, poignant characters and purposefully crafted writing. That was then, this is now novel the outsiders wiki fandom.
E hinton is set in oklahoma where ponyboy shows you the rough but true reality of society and how stereotypes can affect people physically and emotionally. The moral in this book still applies to life today, making it timeless. This story deals with issues that are very close to the hearts of teens, whether in the 1960s when this book was written or today. Brooke nichole gurnaski that was then this is now is the sequel of it even. The fourth book, published in may 2017 is the forgotten tomb. Though i usually prefer science fiction and fantasy, reading the outsiders was a phenomenal experience. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. Sep 23, 2007 few books come steeped in an aura as rich as s. Ive read the outsiders, tex, and am currently reading that was then, this is now. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. So begins if it bleeds, a standalone sequel to the no.
Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. 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. See a complete list of the characters in the outsiders and indepth analyses of ponyboy curtis, johnny cade, and cherry valance. Here, he has managed to turn a 300page story into a 560page story by leading us on a longwinded wild goose chase while waffling on about almost everything, but somehow, though it seems hard to fathom, i could not put this cracktastic shit down. We first meet our narrator, fourteenyearold ponyboy, as hes walking home from the moviesalone, which is something we know hes not supposed to be doing. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. In the shadows is a story of trust, belonging, and murder. Jun 04, 2015 today i finished my second book of the summer, s. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre.
Betrayal in naples, winner of the authors club best first novel, and saving caravaggio, shortlisted for the costa novel of the year. It is told in a firstperson narration style, with the narrator being a 14yearold boy. The most recent is the forgotten tomb, published in may 2017. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The outsiders may not be a huge best seller, but it is the book that appears to be influencing ceos and big hedge fund and private equitytype investors. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Winter tears is the third book in a mystery and suspense series. This is my second favorite movie of all time, and probably my most watched. They often fight with the socs, the group of wealthy, privileged boys who beat them up for fun. The outsiders is a book about sensitive teenage boys who alternately get into gang fights, hug one another, and burst into tears.
Praise for the outsiders 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. Jul 03, 2007 neil griffiths is the author of two novels, published by penguin. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling. Her books have been taught in some schools, and banned from others.
Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. The story line is good, but what sparked my interest is how s. Hinton went on to write that was then, this is now, tex and rumble fish. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. That was then, this is now is a comingof age, young adult novel by s. The outsiders cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world. Many of them have led hard lives already, and they are tough, angry and unforgiving.
That was then, this is now is a completely different book, with different main characters and in different perspectives, but. How hbos the outsider differs from the book mashable. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Ponyboy is a parentless greaser who knows his place in town on the east side, which is also the poor side of town. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. Susan finlays sense of character development in in the shadows is impeccable.
He comes from an abusive and neglectful home, and he spends as little time there as possible. Hinton also published the novel rumble fish in 1975. Johnnys courageous acts and words, as well as his premature death. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and. How do characters treat members of the same sex, and of opposite sex. For some reason, i was never assigned to read it in middlehigh school as most people are, so i figured id give it a read. In this new edition, becker includes two lengthy essays, unpublished.
Praise for the first two books impeccable characters. Ponyboy and johnny meet up with dally dallas and go to the nightly double drivein theatre. Puffin is proud to publish this contemorary classic for a new generation of readers. This special 50th anniversary ed, contains neverbeforeseen photos, letters, etc. The unofficial leader of the greasers, he becomes an authority. It has tim and curly shepherd, ponyboy, and thats all ive found so far. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble fish, tex, taming the star runner, and many others. Strong, athletic, and intelligent, darry has quit school. Since its publication in 1967, it has become a mainstay in middleschool english classes. The outsiders please discus the theme of gender in chapters 12. They also spend more time than you might expect ruminating on how the tightness of a tshirt might enhance the rippling musculature of a steelyeyed fellow gang member this is where stephanie meyer got the idea for.
It is a historical murder mystery set in an italian monastery in the year 27. Hinton, author of comingofage novel the outsiders, promised shell never write a sequel to the book or participate in a remake of its movie. Mar 24, 2008 that was then, this is now is a completely different book, with different main characters and in different perspectives, but. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets bookpal. See a complete list of the characters in the outsiders and indepth analyses of ponyboy curtis, johnny cade, cherry valance, sodapop curtis, and darry curtis.