--- product_id: 49013971 title: "The Outsiders: S.E. Hinton (The Originals)" price: "€ 21.98" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/49013971-the-outsiders-s-e-hinton-the-originals store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # Written at age 17 Classic YA fiction staple Timeless themes of rebellion & class conflict The Outsiders: S.E. Hinton (The Originals) **Price:** € 21.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔥 Relive the raw power of teenage rebellion with a timeless classic 📚 ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Outsiders: S.E. Hinton (The Originals) - **How much does it cost?** € 21.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/49013971-the-outsiders-s-e-hinton-the-originals) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Written by a Teen Prodigy:** Experience the raw authenticity of a story penned by a 17-year-old SE Hinton. - • **Enduring Social Commentary:** Explore themes of class divide, loyalty, and identity that resonate across generations. - • **Iconic Young Adult Classic:** Dive into the groundbreaking debut that defined teenage rebellion. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Join over 40,000 readers who gave it a 4.7-star rating—don’t miss out on this cultural touchstone. - • **Part of Penguin’s Originals Collection:** Own a piece of literary history alongside other pioneering YA titles. ## Overview The Outsiders by SE Hinton is a seminal young adult novel written when the author was just 17, exploring the intense rivalry between two teenage gangs divided by social class. Celebrated for its authentic voice and enduring themes of loyalty, identity, and societal conflict, it remains a must-read with over 40,000 glowing reviews and a top ranking in young adult fiction. ## Description From Penguin's The Originals collection, The Outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17. __________ Teenagers in a small Oklahoma town have split into two gangs, divided by money, tastes and attitude. The Socs' idea of having a good time is beating up Greasers like Ponyboy Curtis. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends - until the night someone takes things too far, and life is changed forever. __________ Iconic, outspoken, first. The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes: (Un)arranged Marriage - Bali Rai Stone Cold - Robert Swindells The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole - Sue Townsend The Tulip Touch - Anne Fine I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith Review: A great story - I’ve never read an SE Hinton book before; I’ll admit that until I read the introduction of The Outsiders that I didn’t even realise that Hinton was female. I assumed that a book about teenage boys and gang culture was written by a male writer. This was the first of many shocks; good shocks but ones that made me realise that I had a prejudice in me that I wasn’t aware of. Another surprise is that a book of such high acclaim could be written by someone so young. Hinton wrote her debut novel at the tender age of 17. Impressive – there is not much else to say on that matter The Outsiders centres on two rival gangs the ‘Greasers’ and the ‘Socs.’ The ‘Greasers’ come from the wrong side of the tracks, have no money, work hard but for very little and they have little chance of bettering themselves. As opposed to the ‘Socs’ – the middle/upper class people of society who get away with whatever they do because they have the money to back them up. Things get out of hand when greaser Johnny kills a Soc when trying to save his friend (and the protagonist of this story) Ponyboy. This causes an out and out war between both gangs and the results are fatal. It would be fair to say that nearly 50 years on from its publication date that the slang in The Outsiders is dated but the intention and the thematic resonance of the book is still extremely powerful and relevant in modern society. There are still gang related crimes happening everyday; there are still young children playing at being grown-ups with no worry of the consequence. SE Hinton’s debut novel is still as potent and as readable today as it would have been when it was first released. What I will say is that as a book reviewer it does take a lot to impress me and whilst I do really like a lot of the books that I read it does take something special to have be finish it in one sitting. That is exactly what happened with The Outsiders. This book is a classic for a reason. The Outsiders by SE Hinton is available now. Review: Great book can’t wait to read it - Great book can’t wait to read it ## Features - The Outsiders SE Hinton ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 2,185 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 5 in Fiction About Being a Teen for Young Adults 18 in Fiction About Friendship for Young Adults 21 in Fiction Classics for Young Adults | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 40,604 Reviews | ## Images ![The Outsiders: S.E. Hinton (The Originals) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bRHEGt-2L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great story *by L***Y on 1 June 2015* I’ve never read an SE Hinton book before; I’ll admit that until I read the introduction of The Outsiders that I didn’t even realise that Hinton was female. I assumed that a book about teenage boys and gang culture was written by a male writer. This was the first of many shocks; good shocks but ones that made me realise that I had a prejudice in me that I wasn’t aware of. Another surprise is that a book of such high acclaim could be written by someone so young. Hinton wrote her debut novel at the tender age of 17. Impressive – there is not much else to say on that matter The Outsiders centres on two rival gangs the ‘Greasers’ and the ‘Socs.’ The ‘Greasers’ come from the wrong side of the tracks, have no money, work hard but for very little and they have little chance of bettering themselves. As opposed to the ‘Socs’ – the middle/upper class people of society who get away with whatever they do because they have the money to back them up. Things get out of hand when greaser Johnny kills a Soc when trying to save his friend (and the protagonist of this story) Ponyboy. This causes an out and out war between both gangs and the results are fatal. It would be fair to say that nearly 50 years on from its publication date that the slang in The Outsiders is dated but the intention and the thematic resonance of the book is still extremely powerful and relevant in modern society. There are still gang related crimes happening everyday; there are still young children playing at being grown-ups with no worry of the consequence. SE Hinton’s debut novel is still as potent and as readable today as it would have been when it was first released. What I will say is that as a book reviewer it does take a lot to impress me and whilst I do really like a lot of the books that I read it does take something special to have be finish it in one sitting. That is exactly what happened with The Outsiders. This book is a classic for a reason. The Outsiders by SE Hinton is available now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book can’t wait to read it *by B***Y on 9 May 2026* Great book can’t wait to read it ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A blast from the past *by N***1 on 13 May 2025* I read this book back in Secondary school and loved it then, and I still love it now. It’s a young adult coming of age book, with an underlying wholesome story following a troubled teen just trying to fit in. I feel like I see it on a different level now that I’m older and have kids around the same age as the protagonist here, it shows how easy it is for teens to fall off the tracks and not realise how important they really are to others. 10/10 amazing!! ## Frequently Bought Together - Outsiders - The Giver: A Newbery Award Winner (Giver Quartet, 1) - Hatchet --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/49013971-the-outsiders-s-e-hinton-the-originals](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/49013971-the-outsiders-s-e-hinton-the-originals) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-09-19*