by S. E. Hinton (Author)
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. Thirty years later, it speaks to teenagers as powerfully as ever.
Author Biography
S. E. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW; RUMBLE FISH, TEX, and of course, THE OUTSIDERS, which was written when she was just 16 years old. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. She lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma--the setting of THE OUTSIDERS--with her husband. When she is not writing, she enjoys riding horses.
Number of Pages: 192
Dimensions: 0.72 x 8.65 x 5.59 IN
Publication Date: April 24, 1967
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Outsiders
Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 7
