The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles withthe librarian note. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. This study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the outsiders. Chances are your friends are discussing their favorite and least favorite books on goodreads. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. Outsiders is filled with stories that demand attention, stories of people whose search for identity has cast them to the margins. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The outsiders house museum is dedicated to the preservation of the home. See the winners in the only major book awards decided by readers. This record is for one of the three editions published with different covers and with isbn 014038572x 9780140385724. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. 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. Those who know her work may be surprised that she is a woman, since her narrators are almost always teenage boys. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967.
Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. Even though the author wrote it more than forty years ago, the problems in the book are problems we still face today. In this part of the analysis i will give some information about the subjects of the book, and about the author. Childhood and teenage novelist susan eloise hinton was born on july 22, 1950, in tulsa, oklahoma. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006. Popular ama apa 6th edition apa 7th edition chicago 17th edition, authordate harvard ieee iso 690 mhra 3rd edition mla 8th edition. As progress continues toward opening the outsiders museum, each day has brought some fun surprises and spreading goodwill celebrity dropins, author s. In march of 1983, the movie the outsiders was released. Susan eloise hinton was born in 1948, and has spent most of her life in tulsa, oklahoma. The novel is set in the southwest, as evidenced by the fact that many greasers ride in local rodeos.
The book, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this month, was arguably one of the most influential young adult books of its time, and leading this tour was the selfdescribed fanboy danny o. There are some swear words in the book, but nothing stronger damn. Cherry valence, ponyboy curtis, and so many other characters were just really welldeveloped. Barr and illustrated by jim aparo later illustrated by alan. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. 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. The outsiders the bookthe author published in 1967, the outsiders is considered a modern american classic. 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.
Containing engaging video lessons and interactive self. Even though the author wrote it more than forty years ago, the problems in the book are problems we still face tod. Receive updates on the latest merchandise and events at the outsiders house museum. Puffin is proud to publish this contemorary classic for a new generation of readers.
Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century, howard s. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. 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. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Written by susan eloise hinton, it is the story of two proto. Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the book. S e hinton 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. In this new edition, becker includes two lengthy essays, unpublished. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Written by susan eloise hinton, it is the story of two. Susan eloise hinton 1950 was born and raised in tulsa, oklahoma, the setting for most of her early teen novels including the outsiders, that was then, this is now, and tex of the 1960s and. The ten deadliest snakes in the world with steve irwin real wild documentary duration.
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. Hinton biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. The outsiders is narrated by a fourteenyearold called ponyboy curtis weird name, but a cool kid. 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.
Rather than use a hollywood back lot, the film maker and crew transformed an ordinary tulsa neighborhood into a fully functioning movie set. Hintons memorable characters off the pages of the outsiders book onto the big screen. Create your citations, reference lists and bibliographies automatically using the apa, mla, chicago, or harvard referencing styles. Frequently asked questions contact information copyright information outsiders book and movie site. Hinton was touring the renovations of the future outsiders. More recently, hinton has written a novel, hawkes harbor, published in 2004, and short stories, some of tims stories, published in 2007, for adults. She has always enjoyed reading but wasnt satisfied with the literature that was being written for young adults, which influenced her to write novels like the outsiders.
Hinton looks into a world where hope is hard to find, and violence is a fact of life. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Introduction in this book analysis, about the book the outsiders by s. Tell us what titles or genres youve enjoyed in the past, and well give you surprisingly insightful recommendations. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a.
On a particularly windy day in the crutchfield neighborhood here, the writer s. The outsiders study guide course online video lessons. The team was given its own comic, batman and the outsiders, which debuted in august 1983. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american author best known for her young adult novel the outsiders. That book, her first novel, was published in 1967 by viking. The boys offer to walk the girls home after the movie, but along the way, the. The story focuses around ponyboy, his brothers, and their gang. The outsiders is a book about sensitive teenage boys who alternately get into gang fights, hug one another, and burst into tears. 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. The outsiders bibliography english bibliographies in harvard style.
She was 16 when she wrote this book and it was published her freshman year of college at the university of tulsa. Cherry says she is unwilling to visit johnny in the hospital because he killed her. I really liked this book because it seemed so realistic. The outsiders was the third book id written, but it was the first one i ever tried to get published. School library journal sharper in focus and more mature in style than hintons the outsiders. Rumble fish was the shortest novel she had published.
Hintons website hintons website is full of info on the outsiders and hintons other books. Hintons seminal book and francis ford coppolas iconic film, and directed by tony nominee liesl tommy with a book by pulitzer prizefinalist adam rapp, the outsiders features a score by acclaimed austinbased rock duo jamestown revival and justin levine. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel, is a staple for young readers. Fictional history batman and the outsidersadventures of the outsiders 19831987. Definitely check out the faq section spotlight on s. Hintons seminal book and francis ford coppolas iconic film, and directed by tony nominee liesl tommy with a book by pulitzer prizefinalist adam rapp, the outsiders features a score by acclaimed austinbased rock duo jamestown revival and. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Once published, the outsiders gave her a lot of publicity and fame, and also a lot of pressure. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
The group recorded help me girl and released it as a single, but soon found themselves battling for radio play and sales against a rival version by eric burdon and his current version of. The outsiders bibliography english bibliographies cite. I visit vancouver twice a year to visit the supernatural set, so i was up there for that. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. Here, a tribute to the book that created young adult fiction as we know it today.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the outsiders. The enduring spell of the outsiders the new york times. This packs a punch that will leave readers of any age reeling. Ponyboy is pretty smart and has a lot of opportunity in front of him, but he comes from the wrong side of town and hangs out with a bunch of similarly weirdlynamed friends who drop out, smoke cigarettes, and get busted for robbing stores and. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary. For an introvert, it can be stressful, though she has it down to an art. Wynns extensive interviews and observation show us a variety of people giving tours of new york in a variety of ways, and by the time you finish the book youve learned a great deal about them, how they work, and why they do it. Hinton is a great book about friendship and not judging people before getting to know them. Big david, little david 1995 is a picture book, and the puppy sister 1995 is a childrens chapter book. Thirty years later, it speaks to teenagers as powerfully as ever. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Hintons, the outsiders is a great book for elder kids and young teens to read. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status.
The anniversary means hinton will be holding some tours for book signings. 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. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of. Preserving a cultural icon in the early 80s, oscar winning director francis ford coppola came to tulsa, ok to catapult s. 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 is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his. Outsiders zachary kramer oxford university press as discrimination becomes more individualized, as difference becomes more pronounced, we need a civil rights that is attuned to the way identity is performed today. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. The story takes place during the 1960s in oklahoma. The outsiders had been riding the crest of a wave, driven by talent and luck up to that point, but in the second half of 1966, their luck changed somewhat. Hinton herself, people sharing cool stories and factoids, adults who were extras in the movie, community service projects, and even a dog named spot. Two months later the movie rumble fish was released.
Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5 video. Beckers outsiders revolutionized the study of social deviance. The outsiders house museum is dedicated to the preservation of the home and memorabilia used in the outsiders, filmed by francis ford coppola in tulsa, oklahoma in 1982. Praise for the outsiders this remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the inside. Hinton biography critical essays themes in the outsiders the movie. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel credited teenagers with a rich interior life. She was 16 when she wrote this book and it was published her freshman year of college at the university. Remarking that there was little to do for a child growing up in tulsa, hinton turned to reading and writing at a very early age.