'Hinton, on her own turf, is still unbeatable. 'Sharper in focus and more mature in style than Hinton's The Outsiders.' - Booklist This edition includes an exclusive Author's Note.Ī School Library Journal Best Book of the Year Like Hinton's groundbreaking classic The Outsiders, Rumble Fish was adapted into a movie by Francis Ford Coppola and remains as relevant as ever in its exploration of sibling relationships, the importance of role models, and the courage to think independently.

Then one day Rusty-James' world comes apart, and the Motorcycle boy isn't around to pick up the pieces. Whenever Rusty-James gets in over his head, the Motorcycle Boy has always been there to bail him out. He's proud of his reputation, but what he wants most of all is to be just like his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. Rusty-James is the number one tough guy among the junior high kids who hang out and shoot pool at Benny's. Hinton is a brilliant novelist.From the author of the international bestseller The Outsiders comes a 'stylistically superb' novel that 'packs a punch that will leave readers of any age reeling' (SLJ, starred review). Can you help donate a copy If you own this book, you can mailit to our address below. ×Close Hooray Youve discovered a title thats missing from our library. 4Ratings 73 Want to read 1 Currently reading 7 Have read Donate this book to the Internet Archivelibrary.'Hinton, on her own turf, is still unbeatable.' - Kirkus Reviews An edition of Rumble Fish(1975) Rumble Fish by S. From the author of the international bestseller The Outsiders comes a 'stylistically superb' novel that 'packs a punch that will leave readers of any age reeling' (SLJ, starred review).

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