The novel was a story about two rival gangs, told from the point of view of the greasers. The cast of francis ford coppolas film version of the outsiders, from left. On writing and tex in notes from delacorte press, winter 1979spring 1980. Hinton, is an american author of young adult fiction and childrens literature. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with. Aug 17, 2018 the download is available via purchase from amazon for the outsiders. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Hinton, a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, at the. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic.
Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only two things on my mind. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Introduction in this book analysis, about the book the outsiders by s.
It is also a story of loyalty, friendship, and finding your place in the world. Book trailers are an innovative way for educators to introduce books to their students. 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 the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the book. The outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. Hinton started the book while she was still in high school and published it when she was just 17years old. This book sums up perfectly the predicament of the young, not only in the 60s but also in the succeeding years and decades. The outsiders is a book that changed the style of young adult writers because it went off from the genre that young adult writer were using during that time period. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. However, the first edition was initially published in 1967 and the book is shelved as young adult literature, juvenile literature, realistic fiction, classic, coming of age, and historical fiction genres. 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.
For a while there, i thought i was the only person in the world that did. Hinton speak 1997, mass market paperback isbn 0881030392 9780881030396 fiction ya, 192 pages source. In this part of the analysis i will give some information about the subjects of the book, and about the author. How do i get involved in the guardian childrens books site. Hinton and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. 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. The book just celebrated its 50th anniversary and for those who dont know, s. The outsiders author reveals truth behind the tragic ending. The book was based on the authors high school experience in tulsa, ok. 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.
In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. May 15, 2012 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. Hinton, who was just a teen herself 16 when the book was first published, for her thoughts on the books. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they can view their world and which will help them to grow and to understand themselves and their role in society. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of. Her other books include that was then, this is now and rumble fish for young adults, as well as big david, little david and the puppy sister for children.
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 was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. Ponyboy gets home at two in the morning, enraging darry until he suddenly slaps ponyboy. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hinton s works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. 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. She is best known for writing the famous novel the outsiders when she was still a teenager. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hintons works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. Jun 25, 2009 book trailers are an innovative way for educators to introduce books to their students. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a. Hinton, is a story of violence, class conflict, and death.
Hinton recalls that when she published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. Oct 2, 2012 im just really glad theres no law saying i cant be obsessive. Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the. Hintons classic story explores the true meanings of strength and vulnerability.
The book takes place in tulsa, oklahoma, in 1965, but it is never stated in the book. See more ideas about the outsiders, darry and the outsiders 1983. Hinton is one of the most popular authors of comingofage teen fiction. Apr, 2017 in honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. And nobody in our gang digs movies and books the way i do. Hintons the outsiders, a teen classic, turns 50 cbs. They also make good projects for the students to make themselves. Best known for her brilliant debut novel, the outsiders, which she wrote at the age of 18, s. 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. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Buy the outsiders the originals 01 by hinton, s e isbn.
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. The download is available via purchase from amazon for the outsiders. Her book, written by a teenager about teenagers in tulsa. In tex, the raw energy for which hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamedits been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and. Thomas howell, matt dillon, ralph macchio, patrick swayze and tom cruise.
Hinton weet precies hoe ze jongeren uit 1967 moet laten praten, omdat ze. Hinton that shows the struggles of growing up hinton did a fine job with the character development, the plot, and the theme with a few flaws. Aug 04, 2016 buy the outsiders the originals 01 by hinton, s e isbn. Cherry valence, ponyboy curtis, and so many other characters were just really welldeveloped. Ponyboy, sodapop, darry, dally, steve, johnny, and twobit. Also, audiobooks are available for free with an audible trial from amazon.
Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. In tex, the raw energy for which hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamedits been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and wellpaced story. Ponyboy curtis, a teenaged member of a loose gang of greasers, is leaving a movie theater when he is jumped by socs, the greasers rival gang. 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. My aim for this project was to create a design that was appealing to its teenage target market, while also grabbing the attention of adults. The outsiders book cover design as part of the puffin design award i created a cover design for the book the outsiders by s.
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