The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. Aug 04, 2016 buy the outsiders the originals 01 by hinton, s e isbn. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 65515 ratings. 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. Francis ford coppola was convinced to direct the outsiders film by jo ellen misakian, a librarian at lone star jr. From penguins the originals collection, the outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17 teenagers in a small oklahoma town have split into two gangs, divided by money, tastes and attitude. Early life susan eloise hinton was born in 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma and at the age of 17, wrote her first novel, the outsiders while attending high school. The complete novel, and included scenes that would make the movie more faithful to the novel. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Hinton also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation of rumble fish alongside coppola, who also directed. Hinton 61 i got tired of watching him do it all, so i started digging into the sack myself.
Hinton, is a story of violence, class conflict, and death. However, unlike rumble fish, ponyboy curtis, the main character of the outsiders, appears in that was then, this is now and even takes part in the events surrounding the dance and killing spree. The book was inspired by two rival gangs at her school, will rogers high school, the greasers and the socs, and her desire to empathize with the greasers by writing from their point of view. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. Apr, 2017 in honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. Hinton is back with some of tims stories, a clipped and concise look at two cousins whose lives take. Published four years after her phenomenally successful first novel, the outsiders, that was then, this is now confirmed s. Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the day it was written, and it is taught in schools nationwide. Hinton looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. Little did she know that this book, the outsiders 1967, would help launch a new genre of. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status.
Hinton published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. The outsiders author reveals truth behind the tragic ending. In 1988, oklahoma state university inducted hinton into its oklahoma writers hall of fame. Although susan was not in a gang when she wrote the novel, she was a friend to many greasers and socs and once said that the greatest complimentary was that her greaser friends enjoyed the book. Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. However, unlike rumble fish, ponyboy curtis, the main character of the outsiders, appears in that was then, this is now and even takes part in. Mar 27, 2014 the outsiders, a comingofage novel, is an extremely well written piece of fiction. Hintons 1967 novel has become a mainstay of middleschool english classes. The book was made into a movie in 1983 after a school class sent the movie director francis ford coppola a letter saying they wanted the book to be made into a movie by him info taken from imdb.
She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Returning to the same workingclass landscape, hinton paints a deeplyfelt portrait of best friends bryon and mark, as they grow up and grow apart. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy curtis. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Buy the outsiders puffin modern classics new ed by s e hinton isbn. It is also a story of loyalty, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Hinton, its teenage author, was graduating from her high school in oklahoma. Hinton s place in the canon of young adult literature. Ponyboy curtis and his gang of greasers regularly fight with the upperclass socs.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Susan eloise hinton became a voracious reader at an early age. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old.
Hinton made her fiction debut in 1967 with her most famous novel, the outsiders. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. From penguins the originals collection, the outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. But that was then, this is now, is often said to be because it contains references to characters in the outsiders including ponyboy curtis, curly and tim shepard and a.
Today, with more than eight million copies in print, the book is the bestselling young adult novel of all time, made into a film directed by francis ford coppola and starring emilio estevez, patrick swayze, matt dillon, and tom cruise. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. Some of hintons stories forty years after her initial success with the outsiders, author s. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the outsiders. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Jun 25, 2009 book trailers are an innovative way for educators to introduce books to their students. Hinton published the outsiders in 1967, a novel she began writing at age 15 and sold at 17, the idea of a teenager writing fiction for her peers was a novelty. The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parents death and their quest for identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far.
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. Hinton, author of comingofage novel the outsiders, promised shell never write a sequel to the book or participate in a remake of its movie. While the 69year old author was cruising around on twitter, reportedly commenting on cat videos, a longtime fan asked s. Hinton books into movies there are several film adaptations of this scribblers books. Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the. Mar 06, 2003 the outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. They also make good projects for the students to make themselves. Ponyboy curtis, a 14yearold greaser, is one of the many kids caught up in this mess. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis.
The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Book trailers are an innovative way for educators to introduce books to their students. That was then, this is now is a comingof age, young adult novel by s. The outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books. May 14, 2007 some of hinton s stories forty years after her initial success with the outsiders, author s. Hintons books in order of when they were originally published. Hinton is back with some of tims stories, a clipped. Most of the literature handed down for high school students to read had, in hinton s estimation, nothing to do with the lived experiences of teenagers in her hometown of tulsa, oklahoma.
Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Hinton, i just wanted to start off this letter saying how much i enjoyed the outsiders. 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. Written over fortyfive years ago, the outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction. 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. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. The outsiders, a comingofage novel, is an extremely well written piece of fiction.
Hinton, a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, at the bungalow in tulsa, okla. 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. Tiril the book, like rumble fish, takes place in tulsa, oklahoma in the same universe as hintons first. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Hinton for her reasoning behind the tragic ending of the outsiders and. The plot progresses smoothly and the details are quite graphic.
High school in fresno, california, and her students. The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films released in 1983. Tiril the book, like rumble fish, takes place in tulsa, oklahoma in the same universe as hintons first book, the outsiders. What is a short summary of the book the outsiders by s. One of the unique things i liked about your book was how much compassion and depth you put into your writing. Hinton s novels buy study guide francis ford coppola was convinced to direct the outsiders film by jo ellen misakian, a librarian at lone star jr. Her 1967 book the outsiders was adapted and is similarly titled. Hinton, first started the outsiders when she was 15 info taken from the speak edition of the book 2. Ponyboy has always been proud of being a greaser but when his friend johnny kills a soc and they have to go on the run he realizes that some things are more important than just looking tuff. The outsiders was published 50 years ago this spring, just as s.
Set in the 1960s, it follows the relationship between. The book, like rumble fish, takes place in tulsa, oklahoma, hintons hometown and the setting of her first book, the outsiders. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble. Mar 09, 2017 browse all our text to text lesson plans. The outsiders is about rivalry between the greasers and the socs in 1960s tulsa, oklahoma.
Randy, who was in the outsiders, also appears as a hippie in this book, which is appropriate to those. Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. 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. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Susan eloise hinton published the outsiders during her freshman year at the university of tulsa. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age.
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