This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. Hinton was only seventeen, laying bare the hopes and terrors between teenage bravado in a world of driveins, drag races and switchblades. On the heels of the books 50th anniversary, we took a. 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. The perks of being a wallflower, by stephen chbosky. That book, her first novel, was published in 1967 by viking.
The perks of being a wallflower by chobosky i think thats how you spell it. Hinton books into movies there are several film adaptations of this scribblers books. Answer by troy46 20 my suggestion for books that are similar to the outsiders, assuming you have read all of s. In 1988, oklahoma state university inducted hinton into its oklahoma writers hall of fame. The chocolate war and beyond the chocolate war by robert cormier. 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.
Hintons books in order of when they were originally published. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 65515 ratings. This record is for one of the three editions published with different covers and with isbn 014038572x 9780140385724. Hinton has written several books in her 30year career, all runaway successes. There was a great message and the book was really descriptive. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Hinton, a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, at the bungalow in tulsa, okla.
Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. 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 looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young. Hintons other books, are lord of the flies by william golding, catcher in the rye by j. 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. 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. Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the. That was then, this is now, another story of street life in tulsa that included. 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. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Its dated, but it can be tied into bullying, which is a hot topic now.
The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold. Jun 22, 2012 some women writers like mira grant can change their voices very well see deadline, but hinton could not pull it off. Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Hinton wrote her debut novel at the tender age of 17. The records are for the 1988 cover this record, the twelveyearold jonas lives in a seemingly ideal world. It also helps that you can reward the kids with watching the movie after reading the book and taking the ar test. Impressive there is not much else to say on that matter the outsiders centres on two rival gangs the greasers and the socs. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. Aug 12, 2016 the outsider was the most controversial book at the time of publication. 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 also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation of rumble fish alongside coppola, who also directed. One of the unique things i liked about your book was how much compassion and depth you put into your writing. 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. What advantages and disadvantages does this present for the reader.
Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. The outsiders has been required reading in all the schools i have taught. E hinton, is written from the perspective of ponyboy. Another mother runner summer reading 2014 books by podcast guests latest. In the 60s and 70s, books like the outsiders and the chocolate war. Another surprise is that a book of such high acclaim could be written by.
The plot of the outsiders isnt bad, but its not great either. How i tricked my brain to like doing hard things dopamine detox. Hinton was hands down the best book i was forced to. The outsider was the most controversial book at the time of publication. 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 first published the outsiders, when she was just sixteen years old. I also would like to find something similar to the kite runner and a thousand splendid suns by khaled hosseini.
The book had been banned in school and college libraries because of portrayal of under age smoking and drinking, gang war and family dysfunction. Hinton s books, so to bring these to a graphic novel format is a dream come true for me, said bluewater publisher darren g. Im really into books like this with a coming of age aspect to them. 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. Yes, i know ponyboy is supposed to be sensitive, but there is a fine line between sensitive and obviously written by a woman. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked.
Hinton published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. How america invented young adult fiction for a new kind of. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books, art.
Aug 17, 2016 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Not until he is given his life assignment as the receiver does he begin to understand the. Hinton s other books, are lord of the flies by william golding, catcher in the rye by j. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Like many middlegrade novels, the earlier harry potter books are written. Some women writers like mira grant can change their voices very well see deadline, but hinton could not pull it off. Salinger, the adventures of huckleberry finn by mark twain or flowers of algernon by daniel keyes. Susan eloise hinton became a voracious reader at an early age. Mustread books if you like the catcher in the rye thoughtco. Creative window box inspiration window boxes painted to look like book spines buch. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. 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. 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.
These authors and books influenced her to start writing. In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. Her healing process has just begun when she has another violent. 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. 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. Written over fortyfive years ago, the outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction. Hintons books, so to bring these to a graphic novel format is a dream come true for me, said bluewater publisher darren g. She lives in tulsa, oklahomathe setting of the outsiderswith her husband. Ponyboy curtis and his gang of greasers regularly fight with the upperclass socs. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 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. What is the meaning of the poem minor bird by robert frost.
Her 1967 book the outsiders was adapted and is similarly titled. In this list, we collected several comingofage books like the outsiders that. 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. Another surprise is that a book of such high acclaim could be written by someone so young. Hintons the outsiders, about teen class warfare, would go on to become a. The outsiders was an audacious debut written when s. Hintons the outsiders is one of our bestknown novels that covers the. Hinton has long been a high school favorite, but the book has also been. Hinton made her fiction debut in 1967 with her most famous novel, the outsiders. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Mar 06, 2003 the outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Hinton, i just wanted to start off this letter saying how much i enjoyed the outsiders. Apr, 2017 in honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s.