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OverviewThe publication of The Outsiders forty years ago turned the young adult publishing industry upside down, and it hasn't been the same since. Bored with the benign themes common to teenage literature at the time, S.E. Hinton, a teenager herself, set out to write a novel that contained all the gritty realism that surrounded her at Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Praised, condemned and in some cases even banned, The Outsiders opened a new genre of realistic young adult fiction, and paved the way for the authors read and loved by young people today. In addition, Hinton went on to write many more critically acclaimed young adult novels, as well as branch into picture books, middle grade chapter books, and books for adults. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Marylou Morano-KjellePublisher: Enslow Publishing Imprint: Enslow Publishing Dimensions: Width: 17.30cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.80cm Weight: 0.354kg ISBN: 9780766027206ISBN 10: 0766027201 Pages: 112 Publication Date: 16 January 2007 Recommended Age: From 11 to 17 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsThis well-written and informative biography weaves facts about Hinton's life with analyses of and reflections on her novels. What emerges is an interesting portrait of a gifted writer whose work continues to touch young people. A section entitled In Her Own Words provides further insight through speeches and interviews. A few photos of the author are scattered throughout. There are also several movie stills from film adaptations of her books, which feature some young actors who later became major stars, such as Matt Dillon, Tom Cruise, and Nicolas Cage. Familiarity with Hinton's work will make this a more compelling read although it could also serve as an introduction to the author and stimulate an interest in seeking out her enduring classics., School Library Journal November 2007 Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |