Book cover
Ages:
13
+
Engagement:
Author:
S.E. Hinton
Genre:
Fiction
Published:
1967
Page Count:
192
Where to Buy:
Ages:
13
+

The Outsiders

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Content Ratings

Mild Romance
References to early crushes and dating interest appear but are not a primary focus.
Moderate Themes
Sustained distress from gang violence, peer conflict, and social marginalization, including occasional life-threatening situations.
Moderate Violence
Gang fights, physical assaults, and life-threatening confrontations are depicted.
Synopsis

The story of teenage gangs, friendship, and social division in 1960s America, seen through the eyes of Ponyboy Curtis.