"Outsiders" This novel about a boy's struggle to find a place for himself in a difficult world is as relevant today as it was when published in 1967 A heroic story of friendship and belonging. Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up “greasers” like Ponyboy. At least he knows what to expect–until the night someone takes things too far.