The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton (1997, Paperback, Reprint)

I decided that I needed to find a way to motivate my 9th grade class at the end of this school year and chose this book. Until I decided to teach it, I had never read it. I am sure glad that I made this decision. My students love this novel. I love seeing a group of kids who told me they "don't like to read" devouring this novel whenever I give them class time to read it. The characters are "real" and the narration is thought-provoking . . . and so is the teaching and learning taking place in my classroom.

great buy- very good book. great for all ages. a must have even for bored and want something fun to read

I purchased this book for my son, as his class was reading it. I actually read it again myself once he was done with it. It is a wonderful story of triumph over diversity.

I first read "The Outsiders" in 7th Grade. I was very much attracted to the idea of carrying around switchblades, and I blazed through the book. I knew that I was an Outsider and that I always would be. The parallels in Ponyboy's world to mine were unmistakable; and as always is--and will always will be--the determining factor between classes is money. With the intelligent application of money, power may be attained, along with all the other perks of a raised status. This has not happened to me. I am still poor. I became the greaser of my generation: a skateboarding "Im A Loser Baby So Why Don't You Kill Me" of the 90s. It was a unique time in history, yet, like Ponyboy, even this "title" was not adequate to represent who I was. I'm glad I got through it without killing anyone (that I know of). I knew many Dally's of the world, and like Johnny, I wish to relate to them--whichever side of town they are in (certainly we have many more sides of town than Ponyboy could have imagined)--that "There's still a lot of good in the world". Not till many years later did I find out why some parts of "The Outsiders" made me nauseous: S.E. Hinton is a woman! The switchblades are a gimmick for little boys! It's the kind of story I never would have read were it not for the switchblades!

It was written by a woman named Sally Hinton, she lived in tulsa, Ok. which is where I grew up. I had read it several times as a young teen and was thrilled when my daughter said she needed a copy for a book report. I was lucky to find one so quickly and in good condition, so now she can treasure it as I did, for years to come. Thank-you.

It was on my high school reading list and it is now on my daughters. I homeschool her and I refuse to fill her head with useless knowledge.

The book was exactly as described in the ad. I received the product sooner than I thought I would. The price was more than reasonable and service exceeded my expectations. I would definitely buy from this seller again.

It came fast, right on time. It was exactly what I wanted! I already seen the movie, so I thought I read the book as well. The item was delivered and was in good condition.

Thanks so much for this book. Shipping was fast and item was as described. I bought this for a book club and it was perfect for it. I look forward to working with this seller again.

read it in high school. wanted my son to see what we read back then. great book. the story tell alot about friendship.and how it was back then. maybe he will start reading more if he can find more books with stories like this.

My son and I watched the movie together and he wanted the book. He loves it and won't stop watching the movie.

I just received the book today 09/08/08. Just in time for my daughter to use it in class. THANKS A BUNCH!!!!!!!!!