Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult novels set in oklahoma. Hinton ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. We realized there was a real market for books such as the outsiders, hinton s longtime. We realized there was a real market for books such as the outsiders, hintons longtime. Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Hinton is an american novelist who became famous for her novel the outsiders which she began writing when she was in high school. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. She has grabbed the attention of many book lovers to read her compelling and riveting novels. Hawkes harbor has a quirky twist to its tale which encompasses her love for the supernatural and character formation. He lives with his brothers darry and soda on the east side of t. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 50401 ratings. Hinton books susan eloise hinton, better known as s.
Hinton books into movies there are several film adaptations of this scribblers books. Hinton speak 1997, mass market paperback isbn 0881030392 9780881030396 fiction ya, 192 pages source. Hinton, a cult figure for 40 years since the publication of the outsiders, knows the difference between the wild and the wellkept lawn. May 08, 2011 the outsiders has won the new york herald tribune best teenage books list 1967 and the chicago tribune book world spring book festival honor book 1967. I came into hawkes harbor with an open mind and was pleasantly surprised. Her millionselling book not only helped establish the young adult novel but remains a classic story of gangs at knifes edge. Hinton best known for her brilliant debut novel, the outsiders, which she wrote at the age of 18, s. Hinton has said that she does not mind using an authorial name that is gender neutral.
Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Hinton s twitter rant sparked a debate on the relationship between reader interpretation and author intent. Apr 24, 2019 the seven harry potter books ranked from worst to best posted on july 31, 2019. Hinton biography susan eloise hinton was born on the 22nd of july 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tims stories big david, little david the puppy sister. In interviews, hinton has stated that she is a private person and an introvert who no longer does public appearances. Hinton was born in tulsa, oklahoma and attended the university of tulsa. Big david, little david, about a boys confusion when he realizes his dad and a boy in his class. We had the worst nun ever, and the only good thing that she did was she. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book has been awarded with dorothy canfield fisher. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.
Jump ship to freedom, by james lincoln collier and christopher collier. Hinton books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. The book is the story of jamie sommers, an orphan who was conceived in adultery. Lovecraft monsters who arent cthulhu posted on august 21, 2019. You can change region by clicking the flag in the toolbar. Best book recommendations, best books to read digbooks. Her novels tex and that was then, this is now also made into films were a hit. Which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so many others are still reading it five decades after it was first published in 1967. She is a writer and actress, known for the outsiders 1983, rumble fish 1983 and the outsiders 1990. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hinton s works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. In 1979, it won the massachusetts childrens book award. She wrote in during high school when she was attending will rogers high school in tulsa. The outsiders was released in march 1983 and rumble fish in october 1983. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Since oklahoma did not have many activities for girls, reading and writing. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Hinton made her fiction debut in 1967 with her most famous novel, the outsiders. Shop amongst our popular books, including 21, the outsiders, that was then, this is now and more from s. All her characters show a part of her, or a real person she knew. Perhaps ironically, this quiet revolution in book writing and publishing was wrought by a seventeenyearold girl, who by all rights should have been. Scott fitzgerald, taking classes at the local university, and horseback riding. Hinton s gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective.
Sehinton i dont know what i should call you, jane smiley said as the. E hinton is a very wellknown author who wrote a lot of books including. Hinton, including the outsiders, and that was then, this is now, and more on. Hinton susan eloise hinton wrote her eyeopening tale of the rift between upper and lower class teens the outsiders when she was only 15 years old. They worried that readers would not respect the outsiders, which features male protagonists and violent situations, if they knew a female wrote it. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published in 1967 and. The outsiders, that was then, this is now, rumble fish, tex, and taming the star runner. The book is about a conflict between two of the gangs from the city. Hinton once again writes about what it feels like to be unaccepted, and the power in being true to yourself. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Susan eloise hinton is a famous author who has started publishing the novels under the pen name is s e hinton and was born in 1948 in oklahoma.
Jan 24, 2010 when two poor greasers, johnny, and ponyboy are assaulted by a vicious gang, the socs, and johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events. Hinton published her debut novel, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. In 1994 and 1995, respectively, hinton also published two books for younger readers. Her 1967 book the outsiders was adapted and is similarly titled.
Hinton started the book while she was still in high school and published it when she was just 17years old. She was born on the july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma and is still alive today. When two poor greasers, johnny, and ponyboy are assaulted by a vicious gang, the socs, and johnny kills one of the attackers, tension begins to mount between the two rival gangs, setting off a turbulent chain of events. Hinton was born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma, usa as susan eloise hinton. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Told from the perspective of an actual young person hinton received her publishing contract upon graduating from high school, the book offered an unflinching look at the tough lives of a street gang called the greasers, who. Along with hintons other books for teenagersthat was then.
Hinton continues to grow more reflective in her books, but her great understanding, not of what teenagers are but of what they can hope to be, is undiminished. The main characters of this young adult, fiction story are. Oct 18, 2016 young adult readers started off the week with a bang on monday, as the outsiders author s. She has completed his studies from university of tulsa. She wrote with a desire to show empathy for the greasers in her first novel the. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Hinton was the first recipient of the american library associations yasdslj award for her oustanding contribution to young adult literature. What was s e hinton known as after her book was published. She has matured well as a writer and makes every word count. It has also won the media and methods maxi award and was named one of the ala best young adult books, both in 1975. Oct 14, 2014 hintons current publishers at diversion books hope that the promotion will help a new generation of readers discover her work and inspire longtime hinton fans to reconnect with the.
She is known for her young adult novels and most famous for the outsiders. Hinton was born susan eloise hinton, but published books under just her first initials, as editors thought readers would have a hard time accepting that a woman wrote such hardhitting. Hinton, who is a sexagenarian, was born in july 1948. More than thirty years after its release, the outsiders still appears on best seller lists. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Big david, little david, illustrated by alan daniel 1995, picture book. Hinton was born susan eloise hinton in 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Her books have been taught in some schools, and banned from others. Susan eloise hinton is a wellknown writer of young adult fiction. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 50023 ratings. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1979, and was written by s. Hinton, with the publication of the outsiders 1967 at the age of 17, became one of the most important and influential young adult authors of all time.
The enduring spell of the outsiders the new york times. Hinton, is an american author of young adult fiction and childrens literature. Apr 24, 2019 on april 24th, 1967, the outsiders was published as a cheap, drugstore paperback, in a time before the ya fiction market even existed. Here, a tribute to the book that created young adult fiction as we know it today. The outsiders author reveals truth behind the tragic ending. Hinton s 1967 comingofage novel credited teenagers with a rich interior life. You know, the book sold better last year than any other year its been published. Get an answer for who are the main characters in s.
S e hinton biography susan eloise hinton born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma is an american author from oklahoma who is most noted for being one. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. She studied at will rogers high school and is an alumna of university of tulsa. S e hinton books biography and list of works author of the. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only two things on my mind. Hinton talks matt dillon, and why everybody keeps showing her their tattoos. When the novel was published in 1967, the success of the groundbreaking young adult novel made hinton into a household name at age 17. In 1983, the 1975 book titled rumble fish, hinton s third book. In tex, the raw energy for which hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamedits been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and wellpaced story. Sep 29, 2005 i was extremely excited when i found out about hawkes harbor being released. Susan began writing when she was still a child, and began writing the first of her published novels in 1965. She was born susan eloise hinton on july 22, 1948, in tulsa, oklahoma. Susan eloise hinton is a famous author who has started publishing the.
Life is messy, bruising, but also full of intoxicating adventures. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 224 pages and is available in paperback format. Get book suggestions for best books to read, book club suggestions, best authors across different genres and. Hinton went on to write several novels for teenagers including. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. Hintons books in order of when they were originally published. She wrote her first novel the outsiders at the age. The outsiders, that was then, this is now, and others. However, she has revealed that she enjoys reading jane austen, mary renault, and f. Hinton also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation of rumble fish alongside coppola, who also directed. Outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books, art. Susan eloise hinton rocked the publishing world with her debut, the outsiders, in 1967.
Dear reader, it is very difficult for me to write about myself, and especially the outsiders, which was written at a horrendous time in my life, was published by a series of mindboggling synchronicities, and has gone further than any author dared dream. Hinton, was and still is, one of the most popular and best known writers of young adult fiction. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. Her novels changed the way people look at young adult literature.
Her other books include that was then, this is now and rumble fish for young adults, as well as big david, little david and the puppy sister for child. She is best known for writing the famous novel the outsiders when she was still a teenager. The outsiders 1967 that was then, this is now 1971 rumble fish 1975 tex 1979 taming the star runner 1988 childrens books. The book was also made into a nowlegendary movie in 1983, directed. Back before ya was even a recognizable genre of literature, teenager s. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they can view their world and which will help them to grow and to understand themselves and their role in society. The book just celebrated its 50th anniversary and for those who dont know, s. Hinton also wrote some adult books which include hawkes harbor 2004 and some of tims stories 2006. I think its interesting to see that there are some recurring themes in s. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a. Her other books include that was then, this is now and rumble fish for young adults, as well as big david, little david and the puppy sister for children. Hinton is one of the most popular authors of comingofage teen fiction. You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want.