Title: Books in Order: An Author Spotlight on S.E. Hinton
Unveiling the Life of Famed Author, S.E. Hinton
Regarded as an illustrious figure in the realm of young adult and children’s literature, Susan Eloise Hinton, preferred to be known as S.E. Hinton, is an American author who weaves tales that endure through the ages. Her claim to fame hinged on her groundbreaking novel, ‘The Outsiders’, a tale sketched out while she was still in her teenage years. The story explores the dichotomy of two warring gangs through the perspective of a greaser.
‘The Outsiders’ was adapted into an acclaimed movie in 1983 by renowned filmmaker, Francis Ford Coppola, boasting of a star-studded cast with names like Rob Lowe, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Tom Cruise, Diane Lane, Emilio Estevez, Patrick Swayze, and C. Thomas Howell gracing the credits. Hinton’s role extended beyond the pages as she co-wrote the screenplay for the adaption of another celebrated novel, ‘Rumble Fish’, with Coppola at the helm.
Glimpses into Hinton’s Unique Writing Style
S.E. Hinton’s remarkable storytelling prowess formally debuted in 1967 with her most revered novel, ‘The Outsiders’. Her narrative’s distinctiveness lies in their honest and raw depiction of juvenile experiences and emotions that resonate with her youthful audience.
Books in Order – The Timeline of S.E. Hinton’s Literary Works
The chronological list of S.E. Hinton’s books in order follows:
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
| The Outsiders | (1967) |    |
| That Was Then, This Is Now | (1971) | |
| Rumble Fish | (1975) | |
| Tex | (1979) | |
| Taming the Star Runner | (1988) | |
| Hawkes Harbor | (2004) | |