The Outsiders is a novel written by S.E. Hinton that tells the story of two rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs, in a small town in Oklahoma during the 1960s.
The Greasers are a group of working-class teenagers who are constantly at odds with the wealthier Socs. The novel follows the life of Ponyboy Curtis, a Greaser who struggles with the violence and prejudice that surrounds him.
When Ponyboy's friend Johnny kills a Soc in self-defense, the two boys go on the run and seek help from their fellow Greasers. As tensions between the two groups escalate, Ponyboy must confront his own prejudices and find a way to bridge the gap between the Greasers and the Socs.
The Outsiders explores themes of class conflict, friendship, and the search for identity in a society that values conformity. It is a timeless coming-of-age story that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.