S.E. Hinton: The Outsiders

In a war between “the haves” versus the “have-nots” Ponyboy learns the true meaning of friendship, the strength and importance in family bonds, and loyalty. In a fast-paced narrative, the reader is flung into Ponyboy’s world, encountering his highs and lows, and one night that will change life forever in the world that surrounds him and his family. While the allegiance of family and friends run deep, cliques and social status will forever remain, and Ponyboy’s journey throughout the text gives readers insight in a world to which they themselves are familiar with.