The Outsiders

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Summary: Prejudice
Review: I really liked S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders because of the unique way the book was written. Instead of the "conventional" writing style, Ms. Hinton wrote the book like she is Ponyboy Michael Curtis, "Greaser." This book was very interesting, it had many unexpected twists and turns. The Outsiders is a very believable book, and in many ways there are real "outsiders" today.

The Outsiders dealt with prejudice, and as you are reading this book you begin to understand what life is like for other groups and how they act towards each other. It's sad because no matter what or who is in the group, they are all classified as "bad," "good," "smart," etc. It made me realize that I too judge and group people too easily, we all do.

I would recommend this book to anyone (over the age of 11 or so) who wants to read an awesome novel about life, family relationships, friendships, social groups and prejudice.

A Student at Secrist Middle School, 3rd period Language Arts

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Summary: Real Life
Review: I gave the book, The Outsiders, four stars. Overall the book was pretty good. I liked the book but I thought the ending was too boring, it could of been better.

I like what time period its in because it tells how things were different back then.

The one thing I didn't like about this book was how the Greasers and the Socs hated each other. There is so much of that going on right now, I've seen a lot more of it since September 11th.

If you want an exciting book to read I would recommend this book.

A Student at Secrist Middle School, 1st Period Language Arts

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Summary: Friendship
Review: I really liked The Outsiders, it was a very touching story, and the only reason I didn't give it five stars is because some of the parts in the book are repetitive.

This book really demonstrates friendship. Even the Curtis boys are more friends than they are brothers. Also, each friend has a special place or has a certain something in the group. Not one character doesn't show friendship in one form or another.

I would definetely recommend this book. It is a very passionate book. This is a classic to add to anyone's library of books.

A Student at Secrist Middle School, Period 1 Language Arts

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Summary: Outsiders
Review: Have you ever wondered what it would fell like walking down a dark ally, worrying about getting jumped and cut up? In the book, The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, you can see exactly what that would feel like.

In the Outsiders Pony Boy and Johnny are in a bad gang, But, they also do good things. For example, one time they rescued little kids from a burning church. The church was on fire because they left a burning cigarette in it. This book is also about people getting jumped and gang rumbles. When you read this book, you learn about life in a gang where some of the rules are, don't go on an other gangs block, never walk alone at night if you're in a gang, and always carry a switchblade.

This is my favorite book! I would recommend this book to 5th graders through adults. I would also recommend this book to people who like books about gangs. This book talks about drugs and drinking so little kids shouldn't read it.

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Summary: The Outsiders review
Review: "Stay gold, Ponyboy." These were Johnny's last words. The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton, is a great novel for young readers. Ponyboy is a 14 year old that has to deal with the death of his parents and the war between the Socs and Greasers. Long time enemies find that they really aren't so different and things are "rough all over". When the unthinkable happens, Ponyboy learns that family matters and the hood is like one big family that sticks together no matter what. His long time friend Johnny dies after all, and Ponyboy learns that the only way to be is to be yourself, and you will always be gold like when you were a kid.

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Summary: Better than anything
Review: This book is better than My all-time favorite "The Phantom Tollbooth". It has such emotion and it gets you thinking how prcious life really is. I never read anything so extraordinary. It;s a classic and I think everyone should read this. S.E. Hinton is one of the greats!

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Summary: The Outsiders
Review: I enjoyed this book. It is an outstanding realistic story about a teenage boy named Ponyboy and the events that take place after the worst night of his life. As a poor kid from the wrong side of the tracks, Ponyboy is labeled as a greaser. On that horrible night Ponyboy and his best friend Johnny find themselves in a big mess. Johnny spreads the poison in the air by killing a soc and sets off a chain of events.

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Summary: *The Outsiders*
Review: Ponyboy is a greaser who lives with his two brothers,Darry and Sodapop. The greasers have pretty much always been enemies with the socials. The socials have all the breaks and plenty money. The greasers, on the other hand, have not had that same luck. They are poor and live on the wrong side of town. Ponyboy and Johnny, another greaser, get into alot of trouble when Johnny kills a young social. This event leads to other events, which changes their lives forever.

The author, S.E.Hinton does a great job of expressing how the greasers felt and keep the readers attention. She expresses how they feel and their personalities. Never a dull moment in this book! It will make you laugh it will make you cry!The Outsiders truly is a must read book.

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Summary: The Outsiders
Review: The Outsiders is a great book that was written by S.E.Hinton. The book is about a boy named Ponyboy whose parents have passed away. Ponyboy lives with his brothers on the wrong side of town. They are called the Greasers. On the other side of town there are the Socs (short for Socials)that are very rich. Ponyboy's life is just fine until his friend kills somebody. Then after that a whole chain of events happen to Ponyboy that keep you wanting more!! I would highly recommend this book for teenagers and adults.

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Summary: The Outsiders
Review: SE Hinton did a wonderful job with this book. She paints pictures of the characters in your mind. The book is very realistic and I can imagine kids like that. I recommend this book to all teenagers.

Ponyboy's parents died when he was young and all he has is his brothers and the gang of "greasers". They battle with the Soc. (socials) almost everyday. You'll never know whats coming next. Everyone should read this book !!