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: S. E. HintonPublisher: Viking Books for Young ReadersPublished: 04/24/1967Pages: 192Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.70lbsSize: 8.65h x 5.59w x 0.72dISBN: 9780670532575Age Range: 12-17Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 7Interest Level: Upper GradeQuiz #/Name: 381 / OutsidersAbout the AuthorS. 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.
