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The Outsiders

By: S. E. Hinton
Narrated by: Jim Fyfe
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What defines a family? That is the underlying question in the life of Pony Boy Curtis. When his parents die in a car wreck, he comes to depend on the love, friendship and support of his two older brothers and a gang of friends defined by poverty, bad attitudes and long greasy hair. The gang, called greasers, carry on a long-standing war with a group of rich kids, known as Socs, a fight fueled by ignorance and prejudice. An American coming-of-age classic, a story of friendship and social prejudice among a gang of friends.

©1967 © S.E. Hinton, 1967 (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd
Friendship Loners & Outcasts Racism & Discrimination Young Adult

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"This classic, written by S. E. Hinton when she was 16 years old, is as profound today as it was when it was first published in 1967." (Amazon.com)

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classic

brilliant,read this book many times. brings me to tears every time. absolutely love it. classic

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Stay Gold Pony Boy

About to listen to it again and then watch the movie. Love everything about it!

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Wonderful.

I read this book as a teenager, and still thoroughly enjoyed it - still relevant all these years later.

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The characters

I liked the story and the characters. Each character has there own backstory and challenges.

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It was beautifully presented and narrated.👍

I closed my eyes and listen and felt immersed in it,the narrator brought it to life.

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Never gets old. Always makes me feel gold

Every time I read or listen to this story it takes me back to my childhood. I feel like Johnny wrote me that letter. Stay gold…..

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A trip down memory Lane

Read this book in highschool nearly 20 years ago, I listened to it and the story was just as good as I remember, a quick, fun but drama packed story that's well worth the listen, and for older readers a fantastic reminder of our school days!

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Lov this book👊👊👊 a treasure you leave for generations to enjoy

Thank you to the writer for this amazing book👊 what a treasure you have left for generations to enjoy and get lost in♥️

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Excellent

I read this book when I was 14 and just listened to it at 47 . Outstanding classic.

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The Outsiders

It was a book I did for book study In intermediate school we also got to watch the movie. I loved the book then and still love the book now.

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