The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton

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.

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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