The outsiders was an audacious debut written when s. Today, with more than eight million copies in print, the book is the bestselling young adult novel of all time, made into a film directed by francis ford coppola and starring emilio estevez, patrick swayze, matt dillon, and tom cruise. May 02, 2016 the two main groups are the greasers and socs, the socs are accepted in society. Hinton was born in tulsa, oklahoma and attended the university of tulsa. The outsiders was a versatile and wellwritten script for my students to perform. What is the name of the book ponyboy had to read for. The outsiders a full lenth play in two acts paperback april 27, 1990 by drama. The greasers on the other hand are the complete opposite. The play, outsiders, is a great adaptation of the book. The outsiders is a fulllength drama adapted for the stage by christopher sergel from the novel of the same name b y s. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets bookpal. They are the upper class, the people with the most power. That storyline was later used in the outsiders tv series in 1990. Review by melissa gallip, massac county high school, metropolis, ill.
The outsiders by christopher sergel 2,695 ratings, 4. No social scientist can fault this talented teenage authors sympathetic observations of the members of a city gang. Jul 19, 2007 the outsiders was an audacious debut written when s. A literary comedy of the 1950s by humphrey carpenter. How the outsiders became one of the most important business. Mar 06, 2003 the outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Its dated, but it can be tied into bullying, which is a hot topic now. But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. He also wrote stage adaptations of to kill a mockingbird, cheaper by the dozen, the mouse that roared, up the down staircase, fame, black elk speaks and many more. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Warren buffett tracker how the outsiders became one of. A drama adapted by christopher sergel, from the book by s. The outsiders by christopher sergel, paperback barnes.
I buy most of my childrens english books here on amazon. In the outsiders play by christopher sergel, jerry is indicated as a being a parent. Ponyboy curtis and his brothers, sodapop and darry, belong to a group of poor teenage boys called greasers. My students loved bringing one of their beloved novels to the stage. Created by books on tape listening library listen to the recording 03. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. A few new stories added and a few removed, mainly because they were donkeys old and not finished. Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Please note the royalty rate listed is the minimum royalty rate per performance. The killing pride of the disadvantaged is captured and conveyed in the novels action and suspense. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Waking up in a church with the dull realization that johnnys killing of bob and the flight from the law really did happen, ponyboy daydreams about being with darry and soda and how wonderful life was at home.
Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the outsiders, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Community content is available under ccbysa unless otherwise noted. Read the outsiders a full lenth play in two acts pdf ebook by drama. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Rights and availability this title can be licensed and sold throughout the world. The outsiders a full lenth play in two acts 9780871292773. The outsiders was published in 1967, written by a 16 year old girl from us that was trying to write about the reality about teenagers on their hometowns. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. Christopher sergels interests and talents led him on many adventures throughout the world. The theme of selfsacrifice and honor in the outsiders. The outsiders a full lenth play in two acts 9780871292773 by drama. In 1944, he graduated from the university of chicago. First edition of the 40th anniversary edition of the authors first novel.
At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. 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. The book i am reading is the outsiders written by mary downing hahn the main setting of this book is in a small town called tulsa oklahoma the characters include ponyboy, dally, johnny, too bite, and sodapop the conflict of this story is the greasers and the socs fighting. Bookpal, the leading bulk books distributor, is dedicated to providing its customers with brand new books in bulk with a minimum of 25. Christopher sergel author of harper lees to kill a. Created by harvard students for students everywhere, sparknotes is a new breed of study guide. Bookpal, the leading bulk books distributor, is dedicated to providing its customers with brand new books in bulk with a minimum of 25 copies per title at the lowest pricing possible. The outsiders by hinton abebooks shop for books, art. Christopher sergel s interests and talents led him on many adventures throughout the world. Sign up for librarything to find out whether youll like this book. The story spans his 5th grade year, the first year hes attended a traditional school, as opposed to being homeschooled. Produced by special arrangement with dramatic publishing.
The outsiders may not be a huge best seller, but it is the book that appears to be influencing ceos and big hedge fund and private equitytype investors. A full length play in two acts by christopher sergel. Johnny had gone for supplies and returned with food, cigarettes, soap, peroxide, a deck of playing cards. The outsiders is a stage play written by christopher sergel based upon the novel of the same name by s.
Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world. The outsiders has been required reading in all the schools i have taught. I have no intention of getting rid of my original version of the outsiders, but i forsee that this new special edition will be the one i view most often. When educators and administrators purchase an outsiders class book set from bookpal they receive highly discounted, wholesale pricing. As captain of the schooner chance, he spent two years in the south pacific. The outsiders by s e hinton, 9780871292773, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published in 1967 and changed publishing for young adults by portraying a grittier, more realistic view of the lives of teenagers. A 14 year old guy from tulsa with two older brothers named sodapop and darry. Learn the outsiders test chapter 5 books with free interactive flashcards. Susan eloise hinton published the outsiders during her freshman year at the university of tulsa.
Ponyboy has always been proud of being a greaser but when his friend johnny kills a soc and they have to go on the run he realizes that some things are more important than just looking tuff. What is the importance of the title the outsiders in the. Despite the greasers reputation as heartless young criminals, they live by a specific and honorable code of friendship, and there are many instances in. Hinton was only seventeen, laying bare the hopes and terrors between teenage bravado in a world of driveins, drag races and switchblades. Christopher sergel was born on may 7, 1918 in iowa city, iowa. Commonlit book pairings wonder free reading passages. Outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books, art. The outsiders classroom book set classroom novel sets. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer.
The outsiders sparknotes literature guide by sparknotes, s. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Christopher sergel author of harper lees to kill a mockingbird. Adapted by christopher sergel, the outsiders is not. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now.
It also helps that you can reward the kids with watching the movie after reading the book and taking the ar test. Hinton, who wrote this modern classic when she was 16 years old. This probably should have been included in the additional scenes section too. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parents death and their quest for identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society. If you would prefer to buy the new resource please search for new no outsiders book pack. Modern ya has no problem dealing with difficult topics like death and police violence, but for its time the outsiders was rather unique.