S. E. Hinton Knihy

Příběh popisuje dva týdny v životě čtrnáctiletého chlapce. Kniha vypráví příběh Ponyboye Curtise a jeho problémech s dobrým a zlým ve společnosti, ve které je dle svého názoru outsider. Podle Curtise existují dva druhy lidí. Jeden druh má peníze, projde mu celkem cokoliv a má sebevědomí delší než limuzínu. Druhá část lidstva vždy žije na okraji a musí si hlídat záda. Ponyboy Curtis patří do té druhé skupiny a vždy na to byl pyšný. Dokonce ochotný za své spřízněné outsidery bojovat. Až do jedné osudné noci, kdy jeho kamarád Johnny zabije jednoho člena nepřátelského gangu. Oba chlapci se musí ukrýt před policií, a proto nákladním vlakem odjíždějí na venkov...

Two novels reveal the realities of growing up young and poor in an Oklahoma city, the importance of family and friends during hardship, and the struggle to discover identity apart from society's perceptions.

Over 50 years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging. No one ever said life was easy. But Ponyboy is pretty sure that he's got things figured out. He knows that he can count on his brothers, Darry and Sodapop. And he knows that he can count on his friends—true friends who would do anything for him, like Johnny and Two-Bit. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up on “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect—until the night someone takes things too far. The Outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the YA genre. S. E. Hinton's classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. "The Outsiders transformed young-adult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world." —The New York Times "Taut with tension, filled with drama." —The Chicago Tribune "[A] classic coming-of-age book." —Philadelphia Daily News A New York Herald Tribune Best Teenage Book A Chicago Tribune Book World Spring Book Festival Honor Book An ALA Best Book for Young Adults Winner of the Massachusetts Children's Book Award

Renowned for captivating storytelling, this classic explores profound themes through rich character development and intricate plots. The narrative weaves together elements of adventure and emotional depth, inviting readers into a world filled with memorable moments and insightful reflections. With its engaging prose and thought-provoking ideas, the book promises to resonate with both new readers and long-time fans of the author’s work, solidifying its place in literary history.

“In Tex, the raw energy for which Hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamed—it’s been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and well-paced story.”—School Library Journal, Starred An ALA Best Books for Young Adults A School Library Journal Best Books of the Year

Rusty-James wants to be as great a street-fighter as his older brother until Bill Wilcox suddenly pulls a knife on him.

Jamie Sommers has survived foreign prisons, pirates, and a shark attack. But, in the quite seaside town of Hawkes Harbor in Delaware, he discovers something that is enough to drive him insane - and change his life forever. This story is written by the bestselling author of The Outsiders .