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Book Review of The Outsiders

The Outsiders
The Outsiders
Author: S. E. Hinton
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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Overview: Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. 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 "greasers" like Ponyboy. AT least he knows what to expect - until the night someone takes things too far.

Review: S.E. Hinton has a knack for telling stories about inner-city life for teenage boys. This is her first novel and probably her best. A classic - read this and then watch the movie.