The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films. I loved to read, and as soon as i learned how i was reading everything i. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. Sep 01, 2004 bestselling ya author hintons first adult foray, a lurid tale of a boy who goes wrong but is rescued by a man with an even more wicked past. Other books in a book chosen for you by your spouse, partner, sibling, child or bff.
While still in her teens, hinton became a household name as the author of the outsiders, her first and most popular novel, set in oklahoma in the 1960s. Hinton published the outsiders, a book about the hurts and dreams shared by two groups. Special 50th anniversary edition loaded with interesting extras on some 30 or so pages in the rear of book. None of this bothers tex muchuntil mason sells texs horse to pay the bills. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Hinton, i just wanted to start off this letter saying how much i enjoyed the outsiders. The central themes of the book include friendship, loyalty, and the message.
Sign up to get modern mrs darcy blog posts delivered directly to your inbox. The outsiders isnt just a staple read in englishlanguage arts classes in middle schools. Come october, the money has run out and still no pop. This is a signed first edition novel by the author of the outsiders. The novel has never been out of print, having sparked a sense of identification with the first teenagers who read it, and every generation since. It came with glue spots on the back, that can be seen in the picture. She also appears as a prostitute propositioning rusty james in rumble fish. Taming the star runner was released in october of that year. In 2009, hinton portrayed the school principal in the legend of billy fail. The event is free, but little shop of stories will have copies of the book for sale. Hinton is one of the most popular authors of comingofage teen fiction. Hinton is acclaimed as one of the most provocative, best known and best selling young adult authors of all time. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller.
Popularity of the outsiders based on events that occurred in her high school in tulsa, the outsiders describes the rivalry between two gangs, the lowermiddleclass greasers and the upperclass socs for socials, a conflict that leads to the deaths of members of both gangs. There was a great message and the book was really descriptive. Hinton and her future husband at her first booksigning photo. One of the unique things i liked about your book was how much compassion and depth you put into your writing. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies.
The book was inspired by two rival gangs at her school, will rogers high school, the greasers and the socs, and her desire to empathize with the greasers by writing from their point of view. Hinton books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Hinton wrote most of the classic comingofage novel the outsiders when she was just 16 years old. Book is protected in removable acidfree dj protector. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 63659 ratings. Hinton, shares her experience as the author of the comingofage novel. Hinton, who started writing during her schooling days and went on to produce an acclaimed book, was inspired by two rival groups. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. This is the publishers signed edition so authenticity is indisputable. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hinton s works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. Hinton biography susan eloise hinton was born on the 22nd of july 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa.
There were, of course, books written for teenagers prior to then, but its. He and his 17yearold brother mason have been on their own since pop left for the summer rodeo tour. Big d reads a timeless classic the outsiders has sold over 14 million copies and ranks as a classic, still widely regarded as one of the most important books in the young adult genre. Big david, little david was written for children around the kindergarten age. Hinton wrote many other books besides the outsiders. The inside front and back cover are for another book not rumble fish. Her other books include that was then, this is now and rumble fish for young adults, as well as big david, little david and the puppy sister for children. In a plot with more bells and whistles than a new pc, hinton mixes crime, horror, and redemption with a heavy hand in the story of young jamie summers. Hinton, who is a sexagenarian, was born in july 1948. May 12, 2015 hinton confirmed that there was a copy of the outsiders at bobbys place amongst many jackie collins novels.
Hintons 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. Hinton is an author best nown for righting novels for young adults. Hinton first published the novel in 1967 when she was 18, inspired by class conflicts she experienced in her high school. During this time, hinton completed a book she called the outsiders. The firstperson narrative of ponyboy curtis discussed his brothers and friends in the greasers as they faced off against the local rich kids, the socs. Book is tight and square with solid hinges, sharp tips and clean unmarred boards. Authors for grads book signing book signing central.
Hinton herself acted as a location scout, and she had cameo roles in three of the four films. Susan eloise hinton became a voracious reader at an early age. She plays a nurse in dallass hospital room in the outsiders. Textblock is clean with no writing, bookplate or markings and not bce, exlibrary or remaindered. Thats why her fans were surprized in 1995 when she published her first book for young children. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. Since oklahoma did not have many activities for girls, reading and writing. Would love to bring a signed copy of your book to my students. In 1967, tulsa teenager susie hinton published her first novel, the outsiders. Powells books cedar hills crossing 3415 sw cedar hills blvd. The past 27 days, weve handed out 20,000 copies of hintons book and created programming around it. The oklahoman on hawkes harbor about the author the legendary author of the outsiders 1967, that was then this is now 1971, rumble fish 1975, tex 1979, s. Hinton best known for her brilliant debut novel, the outsiders, which she wrote at the age of 18, s.
Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hintons works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. Is there any way to know where your next book signing will be. This detailed study guide includes chapter summaries and analysis, important themes, significant quotes, and more everything you need to ace your essay or test on s. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. To join our signing lines, simply purchase a copy of the authors new book from us.