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The Outsiders

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A heart-wrenching coming-of-age story that will have you crying by the last page. Hinton’s ability to create realistic and compelling characters speaks to her talented writing ability. The bond between Ponyboy and Johnny is an intimate portrayal of male friendship that isn’t often seen in YA fiction.

THE ICONIC INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER WITH OVER 25 MILLION COPIES SOLD• The inspiration for the Tony Award–winning Broadway musical! A heroic coming-of-age novel revolving around friendship, belonging, and brotherhood that has touched the hearts of readers for generations.

The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction.”—The New York Times

“This remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the inside. . . . A book with a powerful message.”—The Horn Book

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