The Outsiders
May 2012 · Sold by Penguin
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THE ICONIC INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WITH OVER 25 MILLION COPIES SOLD • The inspiration for the Tony Award–winning Broadway musical! A heroic coming-of-age novel revolving around friendship, belonging, and brotherhood that has touched the hearts of readers for generations.
“The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction.”—The New York Times
“This remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the inside. . . . A book with a powerful message.”—The Horn Book
“Stay gold, Ponyboy.”
No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friends—true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far.
The Outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of young adult fiction that laid the groundwork for the genre. S. E. Hinton’s classic novel 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.
“The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction.”—The New York Times
“This remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the inside. . . . A book with a powerful message.”—The Horn Book
“Stay gold, Ponyboy.”
No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friends—true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far.
The Outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of young adult fiction that laid the groundwork for the genre. S. E. Hinton’s classic novel 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.
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Emma Carter
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April 9, 2026
this book, it's amazing! I never did really like reading books until I found this author, and I LOVE her books man. the outsiders especially, this book is vary sad and will brake your heart but it's worth it to read. this young boy, ponyboy, who is a greaser, gets jumped by socs ( a group of rich kids) one of them take things too far, and turn ponyboys world upside down. also a popular movie back in the 80s i belive, called the outsiders, a Francis coppola film. on prime video.
Kayla Glenn
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July 6, 2026
Please for the love of God get rid of these books in schools. I love the story it's great. But my ELA teacher made us do a project and test on this book on the last 2 weeks of school. It was the worst, I wanted to cry I hated it. I prefer to read books on my own time, not be forced. And before we could do the project she would yap for half the hour. Like we have 2 weeks and it's a final grade like dude .😭
Madison
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April 27, 2025
idk about the online book but the paper copy is amazing and I love the book it made me ugly cry and I think that you should give it a try and put yourself in their shoes and try to imagine yourself in the story. And if you're not a fan of the book, try the movie. I love the casting for this movie. Great job Susie
About the author
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.
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