The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
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Book Reviews of The Outsiders
Book Review: Hinton Delivers
Summary: 4 Stars
"The outsiders" is a great book about loyalty and friendship. Ponyboy is the youngest of his brothers and the youngest in his gang. The other characters are Two bit, Sodapop, Dally, Steve, and Johnny. Their rivals the Socs fight the Greasers just for fun. Ponyboy has never gotten bothered until the night Ponyboy walks home alone and gets jumped. This creates tensions for the two rival gangs. But somebody in one of the gangs takes it to far. And they are forced to leave town and hide out from the police. After this only two things that the two gangs want to do is fight. This book is equipped with a very dramatic ending. This book is worth reading if you like action and drama in your books.Book Review: Used for special education: 9th grade, inner-city
Summary: 4 Stars
A 3.5 is my true rating, but I wasn't able to set a half mark. No matter--at first, the voice on the cd didn't seem to fit the character I had in my mind. I agree with one of the other reviews; the twang was too much. But, after you listen to it for awhile, it's not so bad. Over half of my students enjoyed it as much, or more, as listening to me read it, and it's about them so it was worth the money. Still, if it was re-recorded with a different voice, I'd spend the money again for my own satisfaction.Book Review: Almost Perfect
Summary: 4 Stars
Good sound quality. Easy to listen to. Used with my students in class when we studied the novel. Helped get the story started, especially with my second language learners. Used first disc, didn't need second because students became comfortable reading aloud. Recommend preview it before you use it with a group to mark the tracks with the book text. The audio speaker's "Oklahoma" accent may distract some, however, it helped my students grasp the character of Ponyboy.Book Review: This book rocks for all ages!
Summary: 4 Stars
Not only is this story absolutely incredible, interesting, and dynamic, but the author was a 16-year-old high school student when she wrote it!
This novel proves the theory that I hear over and over again: Write what you know. S.E. Hinton did just that and the result is an award-winning novel that has survived the test of time. This book is a must for all young people and those young at heart!
Finally, the narrator doesn't miss a beat.
Book Review: Great Literature Circle Book
Summary: 4 Stars
The outsiders is a heroic book about the troubles of growing up as a greaser in town also full of Socs. Ponyboy and his best friend Johnny need to make difficult decisions after several accidents leading to them becoming heroes and juvenile delinquents. I would reccomend this book to people that enjoy stories with suprising twists and thrills along the way.