This classic young adult book features Ponyboy, the youngest of three brothers whose parents died in a wreck. Their world is split into Greasers and Socs and the two don't mix well. When friend Johnny is beaten by a gang, he is scared and wants to make sure it never happens again. He and Ponyboy are caught alone by a larger group and in the end, a teen is killed. The path following the death is harrowing. Nobody wanted something so serious to happen but it can't be changed now. The timeless themes of fitting in/not fitting in and figuring out who you are make this a great book even after all these years.
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