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  • By: S. E. Hinton
  • Narrated by: Jim Fyfe
  • Length: 5 hrs and 8 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (355 ratings)

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The Outsiders

By: S. E. Hinton
Narrated by: Jim Fyfe
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Publisher's Summary

What defines a family? That is the underlying question in the life of Pony Boy Curtis. When his parents die in a car wreck, he comes to depend on the love, friendship and support of his two older brothers and a gang of friends defined by poverty, bad attitudes and long greasy hair. The gang, called greasers, carry on a long-standing war with a group of rich kids, known as Socs, a fight fueled by ignorance and prejudice. An American coming-of-age classic, a story of friendship and social prejudice among a gang of friends.

©1967 © S.E. Hinton, 1967 (P)2011 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd

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"This classic, written by S. E. Hinton when she was 16 years old, is as profound today as it was when it was first published in 1967." (Amazon.com)

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classic

loved it, like the paper copy i read so many years ago. My mother made me read it, and I argued with her about it. Can you believe that? Mothers know best.

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Excellent

I read this book when I was 14 and just listened to it at 47 . Outstanding classic.

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A must listen!!!

Ever relatable story of the struggles of youth!
love the ways the introduction is seamlessly integrated into the conclusion.
A real masterpiece of modern writing. Thank you S.E. Hinton
The narrator is well chosen for telling this story Thank you Jim Fyfe

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The Outsiders

It was a book I did for book study In intermediate school we also got to watch the movie. I loved the book then and still love the book now.

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It was beautifully presented and narrated.👍

I closed my eyes and listen and felt immersed in it,the narrator brought it to life.

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Great book for a teen like myself

it wasn't the best sound quality but it's a great book to read. Highly recommend.

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Amazing story

I have loved this story since I was in high school and was first introduced to Ponyboy Curtis. Also having watched the movie version I was able to picture the characters whilst listening to this story. I enjoyed this immensely.

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Stop! Read this book!

This is my absolute favourite classic. Ponyboy Curtis and his brothers live in your heart after you put it down. I think this is a book every young person should read (or listen to).

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loved it all

just great and captureed everything beautiful. completely amazing book and author. described the world beautifully.

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Everything stood out my favourite book.

I loved it it was an interesting book and sad but altogether beautiful also a lot of unexpected parts like Jonny dying and pony boy thinking he was still alive.

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