The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton (Mass Market Paperback)

Fourteen-year-old Ponyboy Curtis belongs to the greasers, a working-class gang that lives in constant tension with the wealthy Socs. Loyalty to his brothers and friends is all he has, and fights are a fact of life.

Then one night goes far beyond the usual violence, and Ponyboy must face choices about friendship, class and who he wants to be.

• Landmark young adult novel written by a teenage author
• Themes of loyalty, class divides and growing up
• Frequently assigned in classrooms

A short, powerful read that continues to resonate with new generations.