S.E. Hinton
5 SeriesS.E. Hinton, born Susan Eloise Hinton, is an acclaimed American author known for her young adult fiction, most notably "The Outsiders," which she wrote as a teenager. This novel, depicting the rivalry between two gangs from the perspective of the Greasers, was adapted into a 1983 film by Francis Ford Coppola, featuring future stars like Tom Cruise and Patrick Swayze. Hinton also co-wrote the screenplay for the film adaptation of her novel "Rumble Fish," directed by Coppola.
Author: S.E. Hinton Rewritten synopsis: In "The Outsiders," Ponyboy Curtis navigates the deep divide between the working-class Greasers and the affluent Socs in 1960s Oklahoma. After a violent encounter leads to the death of a Soc, Ponyboy and his friend Johnny flee, seeking refuge in an abandoned church. The ensuing manhunt and a tragic fire test their bonds and force Ponyboy to confront societal injustices. As tensions escalate, the boys' struggle for survival and understanding becomes a poignant exploration of class conflict and personal growth.
