
"Taut with tension, filled with drama. " The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world." - The New York Times Hintons moving portrait of the bond between best friends Bryon and Mark and the tensions that develop between them as they begin to grow up and grow apart. Hinton's 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. Companion to The Outsiders, That Was Then, This is Now is S. The Outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the YA genre.


At least he knows what to expect-until the night someone takes things too far. And he knows that he can count on his friends-true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. Another classic from the author of the internationally bestselling The Outsiders Continue celebrating 50 years of The Outsiders by reading this companion novel. Hard to forget. 'A mature, disciplined novel which excites a response in the reader.

Over 50 years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging. Hintons moving portrait of the bond between best friends Bryon and Mark and the tensions that develop between them as they begin to grow up and grow apart. Outsiders and That Was Then, This is Now Crossovers Filters A Stranger Who's a Friend by byourladyhell reviews 'I had a good time, I really didespecially driving to the hospital with Ponyboy.' Cathy Carlson, TWTTIN This is a small story of that car ride from Cathy's perspective.
