The outsiders

Format:

Book

Title:

The outsiders

Author:

Hinton, S. E. author

ISBN:

9780425288290

Edition:

50th Anniversary edition.

Publication:

New York, New York : Penguin Books, 2017.

Physical Description:

180 pages, 36 unnumbered pages : illustrations ; 22 cm

Series title(s):

2018 Great American Read.

General Note:

Originally published: 1967.

"Contains never-before-seen photos, letters, and more!"--Cover.

Pages before the title page include an introductory note by the author. Pages following the text include material from the publisher's archives, photos from the author's personal collection, messages from the cast of the film, and more, in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book.

Summary:

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.

50 years of an iconic classic! The international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie--now with bonus content.

Subject(s):

Families -- Juvenile fiction.

Violence -- Juvenile fiction.

Gangs -- Juvenile fiction.

Orphans -- Juvenile fiction.

Brothers -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Juvenile fiction.

Friendship -- Fiction.

Genre:

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Independence Public Library	YA FICTION - HINTON	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Library	YA HIN	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Dallas Public Library	YA Hinton, S. Outsiders	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Newberg Public Library	TEEN HINTON	Searching... Unknown

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Summary

50 years of an iconic classic!The international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie--now with bonus content.

This special edition of the groundbreaking novel contains-

Never before seen photos and letters from the publisher's archives
Original review clippings and media coverage
Photos from the author's personal collection
A gallery of covers around the world
New material from the stars and director of the iconic film--including Francis Ford Coppola, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, and others
And much more!

Celebrating 50 years of the novel that laid the groundwork for the YA genre, this is the ultimate edition for fans of THE OUTSIDERS.A perfect way to honor this impressive milestone and a must-have for fans of all ages.

Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a goo d time is beating up on "greasers" like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect-until the night someone takes things too far.

Author Notes

S. E. Hinton was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and attended the University of Tulsa. Her first novel, The Outsiders, was published in 1967 and changed publishing for young adults by portraying a grittier, more realistic view of the lives of teenagers. It was made into a movie in 1983. Her other young adult works include Rumble Fish, Tex, Taming the Star Runner, and That Was Then, This is Now. Her children's books include The Puppy Sister and Big David, Little David. She has won numerous awards including the Margaret Alexander Edwards Award, the Media and Methods Maxi Award, and the Land of the Enchantment Award.

(Bowker Author Biography)

Reviews (1)

Horn Book Review

This anniversary edition of the groundbreaking novel opens with a note from the author, reflecting on the classic's half-century in print. New back matter features archival material from the publisher and from Hinton's personal collection, including correspondence, black-and-white photos, and review and newspaper clippings. Remembrances from the 1983 film's actors and director Francis Ford Coppola should further delight fans. (c) Copyright 2018. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.