New York: The Viking Press, 1967. First Edition. First Printing. Octavo (21.75cm); original pictorial library cloth boards; red topstain; dustjacket; [ii],[8],9-188,[2]pp. Inscribed by the author on the title page: "To Kelly - Stay Gold! S.E. Hinton." Tiny rubber-stamp at upper front endpaper reading "Dept. of School Libraries," hint of a forward lean, else bright and fresh, with the topstain unfaded; Near Fine. Dustjacket is clipped at upper front flap, with lower corner priced $3.77, and publisher's gold "Library Binding" sticker across base of spine and lower front panel; gentle sunning to spine and front panel, modest wear to extremities, two small bruises to rear panel, a few tiny nicks, tears, and attendant creases, with a few faint, shallow dampstains to base of spine and lower front flap fold, causing some mild waviness to lower front panel; Very Good. Hinton's first book, written largely while she was still in high school, centered around the lives of two rival teenage gangs in mid-1960s Tulsa, Oklahoma. A significant young adult novel, widely-read by middle school students (and widely-contested due to the contents). Basis for Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 film of the same name, starring Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, Matt Dillon, Rob Lowe, Tom Cruise, and Diane Lane.

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"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton is a poignant coming-of-age novel set in the 1960s. It revolves around the lives of two rival gangs, the working-class Greasers and the affluent Socs. The story is narrated by Ponyboy Curtis, a Greaser who grapples with issues of identity and belonging. Through Ponyboy's eyes, the novel delves into themes of social class, friendship, loyalty, and the devastating consequences of violence. When a tragic event occurs, Ponyboy and his fellow Greasers are forced to confront the harsh realities of their existence, challenging their perceptions of the world and their place in it. As the story unfolds, Hinton highlights the power of compassion, understanding, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Books I Loved Best Yearly (BILBY) Awards for Secondary (1991)

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On Oct 7 2014, a reader said:

The Outsiders has been required reading in all the schools I have taught. It's dated, but it can be tied into bullying, which is a hot topic now. It also helps that you can reward the kids with watching the movie after reading the book and taking the AR test.

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Bookseller: Lorne Bair Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 81269
Title: The Outsiders [Inscribed]
Author: HINTON, S.E. [Susan Eloise]
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: The Viking Press
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1967
Bookseller catalogs: Modern Fiction;

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