Parent Reviews of The Outsiders

The Outsiders Poster Image

Parents Say

age 12+

Based on 42 parent reviews

Parents say that this book is a powerful read that resonates with both young audiences and adults, highlighting themes of social class and personal growth, but it also contains violence and mature content that may not be suitable for younger readers. While many appreciate its emotional depth and rich character development, some express concern over its intense themes and suggest that it may be better suited for older children and teens.

  • engaging characters
  • emotional depth
  • violence concerns
  • social themes
  • age-appropriate discussions
Summarized with AI

Parent Reviews

Sort by:

The Outsiders Poster Image

What to Read Next

Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.

See how we rate