Book List
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For this book club, we will be using the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. You can purchase it in digital, paperback, hardcover, and audio formats. It is also available at many local libraries.
Additionally you will need Been There, Done That: Writing Stories From Real Life edited by Mike Winchell.
You will also need a notebook or binder for your notes, vocabulary, and writing.
Parent Note:
This novel contains teen violence, fighting, and death, including the killing of a character in self-defense and a tragic death by fire. It also includes references to smoking, underage drinking, gang activity, and running away from home. There is mild profanity and mentions of difficult family situations, including neglect. While the content is gritty, it is not gratuitous; the book emphasizes themes of empathy, social inequality, and the importance of seeing people as individuals rather than stereotypes. Families may want to be prepared for the emotional impact of the story’s losses, but it remains a widely taught and powerful book for high school students.
We recommend this course for high school age. As with any children's resource, please refer to trusted sources for reviews before reading. For your reference, we have linked Common Sense Media's review.