Most Popular Books by S. E. Hinton

Another classic from the author of the internationally bestselling The Outsiders Continue celebrating 50 years of The Outsiders by reading this companion novel. That Was Then, This is Now is S. E. Hinton''s 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. "A mature, disciplined novel which excites a response in the reader . . . Hard to forget."—The New York Times

A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year: "An utterly disarming, believable portrait of a small-town adolescent."— The New York Times An ALA Best Book for Young Adults One of New York Public Library''s Books for the Teen-Age An American Book Award Nominee Tex McCormick, fifteen, is happy—happy living in a small town in Oklahoma; happy living with his big brother Mason; and especially happy to live next door to his best friend Johnny, and Johnny''s sister Jamie. But with money running out and no sign of Pop for months on end, Mason is getting nervous. He''s talking about leaving Oklahoma too, for good. Feeling adrift, Tex goes looking for—and finds—trouble. When happiness is impossible to find, how will Tex keep himself and his family together? This classic by the author of The Outsiders and Rumble Fish explores the true meanings of strength and vulnerability. "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

The Socs''s idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like Ponyboy. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends - until the night someone takes things too far. A ground-breaking, timeless story from a brilliant writer.

From the best-selling author of The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton''s Taming the Star Runner explores loneliness and the need to belong, and the inevitability of change--universal struggles associated with coming-of-age. This edition includes a new and exclusive Author''s Note. Travis is the epitome of cool, especially when he''s in trouble. But when he''s sent to stay on his uncle''s ranch, he finds that his tough attitude doesn''t make him any friends, and his city survival skills are no match for the unforgiving land. He does find friendship of a sort with Casey, who runs a riding school. She''s the bravest person Travis has ever met, and crazy enough to try to tame the Star Runner, her beautiful and dangerous horse, always on edge and about to explode--like Travis himself.

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

Tough enough to handle anything--pirates, prisons, sharks, and French socialites--Jamie comes face-to-face with the ultimate evil in a quiet seaside town in Delaware.

"Titulo original: The outsiders"--P. facing t.p.

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.

A junior high school boy idolizes his older brother, the coolest, toughest boy in the neighborhood, and wants to be just like him. In Spanish.

Complemented by exclusive interviews with the best-selling author of The Outsiders, a collection of fourteen original, interconnected short stories captures the lives of adults lost in a world of missed opportunities and connections, in a volume that chronicles the larger saga of two cousins, Terry and Mike, whose paths lead to very different futures.

Inspiration for the 2024 Tony Award Winner for Best Musical! Celebrate the fortieth anniversary of a classic with this stunning edition, featuring the original cover. First published by Viking in 1967, The Outsiders immediately resonated with young adults. This groundbreaking novel was like nothing else out there—it was honest and gritty, and was a deeply sympathetic portrayal of Ponyboy, a young man who finds himself on the outside of regular society. Forty years later, with over thirteen million copies sold, the story is as fresh and powerful to teenagers today as it ever was.

Sixteen-year-old Mark and Bryon have been like brothers since childhood, but as their involvement with girls, gangs, and drugs increases, their relationship gradually disintegrates. In Spanish.