There was a great message and the book was really descriptive. 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. Hinton, a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, at the bungalow in tulsa, okla. Jun 25, 2009 book trailers are an innovative way for educators to introduce books to their students. Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. 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. Hinton made her fiction debut in 1967 with her most famous novel, the outsiders. The plot progresses smoothly and the details are quite graphic. Hinton is back with some of tims stories, a clipped. Hintons books in order of when they were originally published. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. Hinton is back with some of tims stories, a clipped and concise look at two cousins whose lives take. While the 69year old author was cruising around on twitter, reportedly commenting on cat videos, a longtime fan asked s.
Susan eloise hinton published the outsiders during her freshman year at the university of tulsa. Ponyboy curtis and his gang of greasers regularly fight with the upperclass socs. Set in the 1960s, it follows the relationship between. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. 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. 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. Hinton, its teenage author, was graduating from her high school in oklahoma. 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 outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Randy, who was in the outsiders, also appears as a hippie in this book, which is appropriate to those. 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. It is also a story of loyalty, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Hinton, is a story of violence, class conflict, and death. Hinton also published the novel rumble fish in 1975. The complete novel, and included scenes that would make the movie more faithful to the novel.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. 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. May 15, 2012 the outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Mar 06, 2003 the outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy curtis. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of. Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films released in 1983.
Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Hinton, author of comingofage novel the outsiders, promised shell never write a sequel to the book or participate in a remake of its movie version. Hinton looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview. 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. 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. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 65515 ratings. Hinton published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. 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 book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. 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. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. The book, like rumble fish, takes place in tulsa, oklahoma, hintons hometown and the setting of her first book, the outsiders.
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 61 i got tired of watching him do it all, so i started digging into the sack myself. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. May 14, 2007 some of hinton s stories forty years after her initial success with the outsiders, author s.
Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. They also make good projects for the students to make themselves. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. The outsiders, a comingofage novel, is an extremely well written piece of fiction. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. 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, first started the outsiders when she was 15 info taken from the speak edition of the book 2.
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 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mar 27, 2014 the outsiders, a comingofage novel, is an extremely well written piece of fiction. In 2005, coppola rereleased the film as the outsiders. 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. 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.
Buy the outsiders puffin modern classics new ed by s e hinton isbn. Mar 09, 2017 browse all our text to text lesson plans. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Published four years after her phenomenally successful first novel, the outsiders, that was then, this is now confirmed s. Ponyboy curtis, a 14yearold greaser, is one of the many kids caught up in this mess. Hinton also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation of rumble fish alongside coppola, who also directed. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Hinton, author of comingofage novel the outsiders, promised shell never write a sequel to the book or participate in a remake of its movie.
The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. The outsiders was published 50 years ago this spring, just as s. Apr, 2017 in honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. 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.
Hinton for her reasoning behind the tragic ending of the outsiders and. 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. What is a short summary of the book the outsiders by s. 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. Hinton s place in the canon of young adult literature.
Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the. That was then, this is now is a comingof age, young adult novel by s. 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 is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. Hintons 1967 novel has become a mainstay of middleschool english classes. 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. Aug 04, 2016 buy the outsiders the originals 01 by hinton, s e isbn. 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. Hinton, i just wanted to start off this letter saying how much i enjoyed the outsiders. 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.
Written over fortyfive years ago, the outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction. Hinton books into movies there are several film adaptations of this scribblers books. Tiril the book, like rumble fish, takes place in tulsa, oklahoma in the same universe as hintons first book, the outsiders. Tiril the book, like rumble fish, takes place in tulsa, oklahoma in the same universe as hintons first. 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. 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. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. The outsiders author reveals truth behind the tragic ending. 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.
One of the unique things i liked about your book was how much compassion and depth you put into your writing. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the outsiders. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. Little did she know that this book, the outsiders 1967, would help launch a new genre of. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling. High school in fresno, california, and her students. Some of hintons stories forty years after her initial success with the outsiders, author s. In 1988, oklahoma state university inducted hinton into its oklahoma writers hall of fame.
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