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S. E. Hinton Books: Biography, Best Books & Where to Read Them

born 1948 · Tulsa, Oklahoma · also known as Susan Eloise Hinton
📖 Best for: Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14) · Teens (14+)

S. E. Hinton booksbooks by S. E. HintonThe OutsidersThat Was Then, This Is NowRumble FishTexSusan Eloise Hinton

S. E. Hinton books in order · Borrow free (Open Library & your library) · Free books like these

Who is S. E. Hinton?

S. E. Hinton began The Outsiders at 15 and published it at 17, in 1967. Her story of rival teen gangs, Greasers and Socs, helped create the modern young-adult novel.

Where to start

New to S. E. Hinton? Start with The Outsiders.

S. E. Hinton’s best-known books, in order

S. E. Hinton’s books are under copyright, so Pagine doesn’t host them — but you can borrow every title below free. Tap Local library to see which libraries near you have it, Libby / OverDrive to borrow the ebook or audiobook with your library card, or Open Library for free online lending.

  1. The Outsiders (1967)
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  2. That Was Then, This Is Now (1971)
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  3. Rumble Fish (1975)
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  4. Tex (1979)
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Love S. E. Hinton? Try these free books for grades 6–8 (ages 11–14) and up — no download, no cost.

Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers
Little Jack Rabbit and the Squirrel Brothers
David Cory
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Oliver Twist
Oliver Twist
Charles Dickens
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Brothers and sisters
Brothers and sisters
Abbie Farwell Brown
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Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men
Brothers of Pity and Other Tales of Beasts and Men
Juliana Horatia Ewing
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Fireside Stories for Girls in Their Teens
Fireside Stories for Girls in Their Teens
Margaret W. Eggleston
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North Woods Manhunt (A Sugar Creek Gang Story)
North Woods Manhunt (A Sugar Creek Gang Story)
Paul Hutchens
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Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers
Off to the Wilds: Being the Adventures of Two Brothers
George Manville Fenn
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Seeing America First, with the Berry Brothers
Seeing America First, with the Berry Brothers
Eleanor Colby
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Teen-age Super Science Stories
Teen-age Super Science Stories
Richard M. Elam
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The Hartley brothers
The Hartley brothers
A. L. O. E.
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The Spanish brothers
The Spanish brothers
Deborah Alcock
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The Sugar Creek Gang Digs for Treasure
The Sugar Creek Gang Digs for Treasure
Paul Hutchens
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Frequently asked questions

Who is S. E. Hinton?

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What is S. E. Hinton’s most famous book?

The Outsiders is a great place to start; other favourites include That Was Then, This Is Now, Rumble Fish, Tex.

What age are S. E. Hinton’s books for?

S. E. Hinton’s books are best for grades 6–8 (ages 11–14) · teens (14+).

Can I read S. E. Hinton’s books free online?

S. E. Hinton’s books are still under copyright, so they are not free to download. You can borrow them free: from your public library (search WorldCat), as ebooks and audiobooks with a library card through Libby/OverDrive, or from Open Library’s free lending. Pagine links to each below, and suggests similar books you can read free right now.

Where can I borrow S. E. Hinton books near me?

Search WorldCat to see which libraries near you have a copy, or ask your school or public library. Most libraries also lend S. E. Hinton ebooks and audiobooks free through the Libby app.

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