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The inspiration for the 2024 Tony Award winner for Best Musical!

Celebrating over 50 years as a beloved classic, this international bestseller tells a powerful story of friendship and belonging.

Ponyboy has always believed he understands how the world works. He can rely on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop, and he knows his friends—especially Johnny and Two-Bit—will always have his back. But beyond them, life is tough, especially with the constant threat of the Socs, a ruthless gang of wealthy kids who enjoy attacking “greasers” like him. Ponyboy thinks he knows what to expect—until one night when everything changes.

A gripping and unforgettable novel, *The Outsiders* helped redefine young adult fiction. S. E. Hinton’s timeless story of a boy struggling on the fringes of society remains just as impactful today as when it was first published.

“The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world.” —*The New York Times*

“Taut with tension, filled with drama.” —*The Chicago Tribune*

“[A] classic coming-of-age book.” —*Philadelphia Daily News*

– A *New York Herald Tribune* Best Teenage Book
– A *Chicago Tribune Book World* Spring Book Festival Honor Book
– An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
– Winner of the Massachusetts Children’s Book Award