Nanother books like the outsiders by se hinton

Hinton s books, so to bring these to a graphic novel format is a dream come true for me, said bluewater publisher darren g. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Her favorite books are the haunting of hill house, fire from heaven, emma, and tender is the night. Hinton s other books, are lord of the flies by william golding, catcher in the rye by j. Hinton first published the outsiders, when she was just sixteen years old. Susan eloise hinton became a voracious reader at an early age. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 65515 ratings. Answer by troy46 20 my suggestion for books that are similar to the outsiders, assuming you have read all of s. This record is for one of the three editions published with different covers and with isbn 014038572x 9780140385724. The plot of the outsiders isnt bad, but its not great either. In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. Hintons books in order of when they were originally published. Today, with more than eight million copies in print, the book is the bestselling ya novel in history, and one of the most hauntingly real looks into the minds of teenagers.

How america invented young adult fiction for a new kind of. Hinton books into movies there are several film adaptations of this scribblers books. Im really into books like this with a coming of age aspect to them. I also would like to find something similar to the kite runner and a thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini. In the 60s and 70s, books like the outsiders and the chocolate war. She lives in tulsa, oklahomathe setting of the outsiderswith her husband. One of the unique things i liked about your book was how much compassion and depth you put into your writing.

Not until he is given his life assignment as the receiver does he begin to understand the. That was then, this is now, another story of street life in tulsa that included. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Salinger, the adventures of huckleberry finn by mark twain or flowers of algernon by daniel keyes. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. 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. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. The outsider was the most controversial book at the time of publication. The book had been banned in school and college libraries because of portrayal of under age smoking and drinking, gang war and family dysfunction. Ponyboy curtis and his gang of greasers regularly fight with the upperclass socs. The perks of being a wallflower by chobosky i think thats how you spell it. Written over fortyfive years ago, the outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is.

Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Hinton was only seventeen, laying bare the hopes and terrors between teenage bravado in a world of driveins, drag races and switchblades. Later, when my books became popular, i found i liked the privacy of having a public name and a private one, so it has worked out fine. What advantages and disadvantages does this present for the reader. Like many middlegrade novels, the earlier harry potter books are written. Aug 12, 2016 the outsider was the most controversial book at the time of publication. E hinton, is written from the perspective of ponyboy. On the heels of the books 50th anniversary, we took a. Outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books, art. Hinton also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation of rumble fish alongside coppola, who also directed. Apr, 2017 in honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. Hinton big david, little david hawkes harbor the outsiders the puppy sister rumble fish some of tims stories tex that was then, this is now for jimmy table of contents chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 the outsiders that was then, this is. The outsiders was an audacious debut written when s. Hinton published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market.

Mustread books if you like the catcher in the rye thoughtco. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. Hinton looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview. The outsiders has been required reading in all the schools i have taught. Yes, i know ponyboy is supposed to be sensitive, but there is a fine line between sensitive and obviously written by a woman. How i tricked my brain to like doing hard things dopamine detox. In 1988, oklahoma state university inducted hinton into its oklahoma writers hall of fame. 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.

Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Hinton 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. What is the meaning of the poem minor bird by robert frost. It also helps that you can reward the kids with watching the movie after reading the book and taking the ar test. These authors and books influenced her to start writing. Hinton wrote her debut novel at the tender age of 17. Hintons other books, are lord of the flies by william golding, catcher in the rye by j. Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the. Jun 22, 2012 some women writers like mira grant can change their voices very well see deadline, but hinton could not pull it off. The chocolate war and beyond the chocolate war by robert cormier.

In this list, we collected several comingofage books like the outsiders that. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Another surprise is that a book of such high acclaim could be written by.

Hinton has written several books in her 30year career, all runaway successes. Hintons the outsiders is one of our bestknown novels that covers the. 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. Her healing process has just begun when she has another violent.

The perks of being a wallflower, by stephen chbosky. Aug 17, 2016 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Hinton, a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, at the bungalow in tulsa, okla. Its dated, but it can be tied into bullying, which is a hot topic now. Some women writers like mira grant can change their voices very well see deadline, but hinton could not pull it off. Her 1967 book the outsiders was adapted and is similarly titled. Confronting america with a new breed of antihero from the wrong side of the class divide, the outsiders is a young adult novel of enduring power. Impressive there is not much else to say on that matter the outsiders centres on two rival gangs the greasers and the socs. Another surprise is that a book of such high acclaim could be written by someone so young. Hinton has long been a high school favorite, but the book has also been. 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. Hintons books, so to bring these to a graphic novel format is a dream come true for me, said bluewater publisher darren g. Hintons the outsiders, about teen class warfare, would go on to become a.

Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. 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. Since then, the iconic story has been made into a beloved movie, has inspired a new generation of ya writers, and has become a modern classic. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. Another mother runner summer reading 2014 books by podcast guests latest. Hinton made her fiction debut in 1967 with her most famous novel, the outsiders. Hinton, i just wanted to start off this letter saying how much i enjoyed the outsiders. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. The questions we have are, 1 do you feel that young people need books like the outsiders in todays world, and 2 would you ever bring pony boy back as an adult in a new novel. 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. That book, her first novel, was published in 1967 by viking. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. How do you obtain a high school transcript from the cambridge academy home school program if you what is akons official fan email address. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him.

The records are for the 1988 cover this record, the twelveyearold jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. Creative window box inspiration window boxes painted to look like book spines buch. Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young. Mar 06, 2003 the outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the outsiders. Hinton was hands down the best book i was forced to. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. There was a great message and the book was really descriptive. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school.