The Outsiders

by Jim Fyfe, Jodi Picoult, S. E. Hinton · 1967

In 1960s Tulsa, Pony Crawford, a thoughtful 14‑year‑old “greaser,” navigates a world split between his close‑knit gang and the affluent, violent Socs. When a night of rivalry spirals out of control, Pony’s world is shattered and he must confront loss, loyalty, and the harsh realities of class division. Alongside his brothers Darry and Sodapop, and friends Johnny, Two‑Bit, and others, Pony discovers that true belonging comes from the bonds we forge, not the labels society imposes. A timeless coming‑of‑age tale of friendship, brotherhood, and the search for identity, The Outsiders remains a powerful, resonant story for readers of every generation.