Susan E. Hinton Books

Two novels reveal the realities of growing up young and poor in an Oklahoma city, the importance of family and friends during hardship, and the struggle to discover identity apart from society's perceptions.

Includes bonus material, a new foreword by the author, and a discussion guide.

50 years of an iconic classic! The international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie--now with bonus content. This special edition of the groundbreaking novel contains: Never before seen photos and letters from the publisher's archives Original review clippings and media coverage Photos from the author’s personal collection A gallery of covers around the world New material from the stars and director of the iconic film--including Francis Ford Coppola, Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, and others And much more! Celebrating 50 years of the novel that laid the groundwork for the YA genre, this is the ultimate edition for fans of THE OUTSIDERS. A perfect way to honor this impressive milestone and a must-have for fans of all ages. Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a goo d time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far.

An excellent, insightful mustering of the pressures on some teenagers today, offering no slick solutions but not without hope either.--School Library Journal, starred review.

“In Tex, the raw energy for which Hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamed—it’s been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and well-paced story.”—School Library Journal, Starred An ALA Best Books for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year

Rusty-James wants to be as great a street-fighter as his older brother until Bill Wilcox suddenly pulls a knife on him.

Jamie Sommers has survived foreign prisons, pirates, and a shark attack. But, in the quite seaside town of Hawkes Harbor in Delaware, he discovers something that is enough to drive him insane - and change his life forever. This story is written by the bestselling author of The Outsiders .