Hinton started writing her famous book at just fifteenand, amazingly enough, this wasnt even the first book she wrote. Once a teen sensation who wrote her most famous book while still in high school, hinton is now 59. Jul 06, 2004 hintons books include that was then, this is now, rumblefish, and tex. Presently she is still writing and lives with her husband david inhofe in tulsa. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Hinton was drawn to writing novels for young adults because she couldnt stand the literature she was forced to read when she was in high school. Hinton, was and still is, one of the most popular and best known writers of young adult fiction. How is this the fourth come on dawgs it was a big change in the book and the was an exciting part of the novel. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. In 1994 and 1995, respectively, hinton also published two books for younger readers. Since oklahoma did not have many activities for girls, reading and writing. In the battle to get teens to read, the outsiders is a nuclear missile. Her other books include that was then, this is now and rumble fish for young adults, as well as. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Along with hintons other books for teenagersthat was then, this is now.
Hinton s honest teen point of view she wrote it at age 16, which rings so true to young readers. Susan eloise hinton s career as an author began while she was still a student at will rogers high school in tulsa, oklahoma. Hinton is a popular young adult novelist whose work had a tremendous impact on the genre as we know it today. The books characters, particularly its narrator, ponyboy curtis, all struggle with teen angst and conflicting emotions. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller.
In 1988 she received the inaugural margaret edwards award from the american library association for her cumulative contribution in writing for teens. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling. Ive been very lucky ive written books that have had both critical and popular acclaim. Hinton was born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma, usa as susan eloise hinton. In 1995 hinton published two books for younger readers, puppy sister and big david, little david, her first picture book. Click download or read online button to get s e hinton book now. Hinton published her debut novel, in 1967, there was no. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. The outsiders 1967 hintons first and probably most famous novel is the outsiders. She is a writer and actress, known for the outsiders 1983, rumble fish 1983 and the outsiders 1990. Not much is known about hintons personal life as she did not like making it public however her love for reading and writing was revealed by herself.
Any literary missteps like some tooeasy plot resolutions are overcome by the power of author s. One of the worlds most popular young adult authors, s. Hinton s classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. April 20, 2018 kids, literary fiction, screenwriter, young adult fiction. Rumble fish was initially published in 1975 and the featured protagonist is rustyjames. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hinton s works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. S e hinton 1948 susan eloise hinton born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma is an american author from oklahoma who is most noted for being one of the first young adult authors. Taming the star runner was the first book that she wrote that wasnt written in first person. 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. Hinton biography susan eloise hinton was born on the 22nd of july 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma.
Hinton s novels have been passed down for generations, inspiring readers of all ages. Hinton, who is a sexagenarian, was born in july 1948. 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. Her books have been taught in some schools, and ban. Hinton wrote many other books besides the outsiders. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult. Hintons first and probably most famous novel is the outsiders. It is a touching story about a family and their new pet. Her books have been taught in some schools, and banned. Hintons popular titles, taming of the star runner follows the story of travis, who is the epitome of cool even when hes in trouble. The outsiders 20 bestselling childrens books of all.
Best baby shower books to gift for storytime snuggles. Disturbed by the divisions among her schoolmates into two groupsthe greasers and the socs hinton wrote the outsiders, an honest, sometimes shocking novel told from the point of view of an orphaned 14yearold greaser named ponyboy curtis. Hinton, including the outsiders, and that was then, this is now, and. Much like hintons first novel, this book is a coming of age story that follows two teenage boys, mark and bryon, living together in tulsa, oklahoma after the. Tex the outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now. Four years later in 1979, tex was published and would be hintons last book for nine years as she devoted her time to raise her child.
Hinton big david, little david hawkes harbor the outsiders the puppy sister rumble fish some of tims stories tex that was then, this is now s. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with. Hinton has 16 books on goodreads with 51781 ratings. I was in agony, because it was the 80s and i hated to read because my focus was on all the new arcade games. Hintons young adult novel about greasers in oklahoma still resonates with readers. Im not the type of person that cries easily speially in books or movies but i think this is the first time i cried in a book and movie.
S e hinton books biography and list of works author of. Hinton also wrote the screenplay for the adaptation of rumble fish alongside coppola, who also directed. 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. You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published in 1967 and. A look at the most recent new york times bestseller list proves it for the last for weeks, the most popular young adult book is angie thomas the hate u give, a book about a 16yearold girl. 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. Hinton, is an american author of young adult fiction and childrens literature. Hinton also wrote some adult books which include hawkes harbor 2004 and some of tims stories 2006. 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.
Hintons books in order of when they were originally published. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult novels ya set in oklahoma, especially the outsiders 1967, which she wrote during high school. 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. Much like hinton s first novel, this book is a coming of age story that follows two teenage boys, mark and bryon, living together in tulsa, oklahoma after the death of marks parents. The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films. Hinton, author of the outsiders, was, and still is, one of the most popular and bestknown writers of young adult fiction bring us the puppy sister. S e hinton books biography and list of works author of the.
If you know the answer to this question, please register to join our limited beta program and start the. Now, new readers can discover hinton s deeply engaging novels for the first time, and longtime fans can build their collections with a bundle of four of her most entertaining titles. Big david, little david, about a boys confusion when he realizes his dad and a boy in his class. Hinton ebooks to read online or download in pdf or epub on your pc, tablet or mobile device. After struggling through the first chapter i was hooked, invested in the characters. Hinton books susan eloise hinton, better known as s. Hinton is one of the most popular authors of comingofage teen fiction. Apr 26, 2017 why the outsiders still matters 50 years later s. 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. Her books have been taught in some schools, and banned from others. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. Best known for her brilliant debut novel, the outsiders, which she wrote at the age of 18, s. Hinton books the scribblers first three books are the best books in her bibliography.
This one will be popular with the outsiders many fans. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Hinton has 23 books on goodreads with 51020 ratings. She studied at will rogers high school and is an alumna of university of tulsa. Her ya books, written in the 1960s and 1970s, all set in oklahoma, and were written for and about teenagers. Written by a teen for teens, the outsiders is a comingofage book penned by s. Over the span of years hinton wrote 3 books, the first rumble fish which was her shortest book. She is best known for writing the famous novel the outsiders when she was still a teenager. The intensely private hinton lives in northern california with her husband and son, nicholas david. Hinton was born in tulsa, oklahoma and attended the university of tulsa. Hinton books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes.
Written over fortyfive years ago, the outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. The librarians noted that in reading hintons novels a young adult may explore the need for independence and. In 1988 she received the inaugural margaret edwards award from the american library association for her. 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. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. She began writing the book when she was only 16, and it revolutionized young. Her novels changed the way people look at young adult literature. Hinton made her fiction debut in 1967 with her most famous novel, the outsiders. Lastly, hinton s 1975 book named was produced in 1985. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling stone.