The Outsiders

A soc (short for "social") has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. The murder gets under Ponyboy's skin, causing his bifurcated world to crumble and teaching him that pain feels the same whether a soc or a greaser. . A greaser, on the other hand, always lives on the outside and needs to watch his back. Ponyboy is a greaser, and he's always been proud of it, even willing to rumble against a gang of socs for the sake of his fellow greasers--until one terrible night when his friend Johnny kills a soc. According to Ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world: greasers and socs. E. Hinton when she was 16 years old, is as profound today as it was when it was first published in 1967. This classic, written by S

I’ve read this book so many times that I had to get the e-book Modupe Hendricks I first read this book when I was either 12 or 14 years old and I have reread this book probably seven or eight times over the last 40 years. I decided to get the e-book so that I would not have to buy the book anymore. I think I’ve always identified with Johnny but I can’t explain why. Ponyboy was another great character that I identified with because he had a choice between being a lower-class/low to middle class blue-collar type of individual or that he could use his mind to. "Outsiders" according to Jan Vallotton. I think I'm the only person over 18 who'd never read this book. The situation of the story is one that's still true, today. Gangs and their fighting and rumbles are still happening everywhere for the high school age people. This book tries to give an understanding of both sides and why they are the way they are, individually and as a group. If you haven't read this book before and you're over 1Outsiders I think I'm the only person over 18 who'd never read this book. The situation of the story is one that's still true, today. Gangs and their fighting and rumbles are still happening everywhere for the high school age people. This book tries to give an understanding of both sides and why they are the way they are, individually and as a group. If you haven't read this book before and you're over 13, I suggest you read this to have a better idea what's going on.. , I suggest you read this to have a better idea what's going on.. The Outsiders Book Review For Ponyboy and his gang the only things that exist in the world is greasers,socials,and blondes. When Ponyboy comes home late one night something shocking happens which sends Ponyboy on a train to Windrixville with his best friend Johnny. When they return they find themselves considered criminals and heroes at the same time. When things finally settle down Ponyboy's gang is now only five instead of seven. This now causes Ponyboy's social life and general grades in school to drop.One centr

E. 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."The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world." —The New York Times"Taut with tension, filled with drama." —The Chicago Tribune"A classic coming-of-age book." —Philadelphia Daily NewsA New York Herald Tribune Best Teenage BookA Chicago Tribune Book World Spring Book Festival Honor BookAn ALA Best Book for Young AdultsWinner of the Massachusetts Children's Book Award. 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. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. 50 years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging. No one ever said life was easy. S. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far.<