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The Outsiders
(1967, Fiction - Coming of Age, Written by S. Hinton)
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Is it age appropriate?
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Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Humane depiction of juvenile delinquents.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
What to watch out for
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Violence:
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Sex:
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Language:
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Consumerism:
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Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
What Parents Need to Know
About The Outsiders
Parents need to know that the story and characters grab teenagers' attention. This is far from great literature, but it's highly successful with reluctant readers and with most teenagers.
Read our full review by Monica Wyatt
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about heroism and redemption. Do you think Johnny and Ponyboy's heroic rescue of the children absolves them of responsibility for their earlier actions? Why or why not? Do you approve of their lifestyle? What do you think happens to Ponyboy after the end of the novel? Teens and adults who've seen the movie based on the book can compare and contrast the two. Which do you like better, and why?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
This book was made about kids in the 70's, of course there is going to be drinking and smoking but it's all about the poor kids that live on the streets and both off there parents are abusive or dead.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
This book was made about kids in the 70's, of course there is going to be drinking and smoking but it's all about the poor kids that live on the streets and both off there parents are abusive or dead.
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Good role models
Good & Down Sides Too The Book (:
Great Book , iRead it under three days . Its kinda on the iffy side tho cos , it involes smoking & Stuff like that but a merture 11 year should be able too handle this exciting book . Im mean , Parents should just be proud there child is engaged in a book Really Thou ! Read it ! Its The BESTEST
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
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i like this book beacuse i showas wut happens in life
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Ratings at a Glance
| 100% | of parents say it's too violent |
| 100% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 67% | of parents don't think the messages are positive |
| 67% | of parents don't feel there are good role models |
| 67% | of parents say they notice product placement |
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