The Outsiders Novel by S. E. Hinton

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a coming-of-age novel that follows Ponyboy Curtis, a young boy growing up in a tough, working-class neighborhood. The story revolves around the rivalry between two groups: the "Greasers," who are from poorer backgrounds, and the "Socs," wealthy kids from the other side of town. As Ponyboy navigates the challenges of adolescence, he faces violence, friendship, and loss, while struggling to understand his place in a divided society. The novel explores themes of class, identity, and the search for belonging.