If you have yet to read The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, published in 1967, you might recognize it from the 1983 film directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The movie featured a star-studded cast including Tom Cruise, Patrick Swayze, Rob Lowe, and Matt Dillon. While the film brought the story to a wider audience, the novel itself holds a special place in literature, especially for young readers. This post explores why The Outsiders remains a beloved classic despite its focus on ga