About the book
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).
Rusty-James is the number one tough guy among the junior high kids who hang out and shoot pool at Benny's. He's proud of his reputation, but what he wants most of all is to be just like his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. Whenever Rusty-James gets in over his head, the Motorcycle Boy has always been there to bail him out. Then one day Rusty-James' world comes apart, and the Motorcycle boy isn't around to pick up the pieces. What now?
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.
This edition includes an exclusive Author's Note.
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice
\"Sharper in focus and more mature in style than Hinton's The Outsiders.\" —Booklist
\"Hinton, on her own turf, is still unbeatable.\" —Kirkus Reviews
\"S.E. Hinton is a brilliant novelist.\" —Publishers Weekly
Editions of Rumble Fish
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780385286756
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440975342
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780385375689
Read an Excerpt
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).
Rusty-James is the number one tough guy among the junior high kids who hang out and shoot pool at Benny's. He's proud of his reputation, but what he wants most of all is to be just like his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. Whenever Rusty-James gets in over his head, the Motorcycle Boy has always been there to bail him out. Then one day Rusty-James' world comes apart, and the Motorcycle boy isn't around to pick up the pieces. What now?
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.
This edition includes an exclusive Author's Note.
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice
\"Sharper in focus and more mature in style than Hinton's The Outsiders.\" —Booklist
\"Hinton, on her own turf, is still unbeatable.\" —Kirkus Reviews
\"S.E. Hinton is a brilliant novelist.\" —Publishers Weekly
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rumble Fish about?
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).
Rusty-James is the number one tough guy among the junior high kids who hang out and shoot pool at Benny's. He's proud of his reputation, but what he wants most of all is to be just like his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. Whenever Rusty-James gets in over his head, the Motorcycle Boy has always been there to bail him out. Then one day Rusty-James' world comes apart, and the Motorcycle boy isn't around to pick up the pieces. What now?
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.
This edition includes an exclusive Author's Note.
An ALA Best Book for Young Adults
A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year
A Kirkus Reviews Editor's Choice
\"Sharper in focus and more mature in style than Hinton's The Outsiders.\" —Booklist
\"Hinton, on her own turf, is still unbeatable.\" —Kirkus Reviews
\"S.E. Hinton is a brilliant novelist.\" —Publishers Weekly
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Rumble Fish?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Rumble Fish?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780385286756
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Rumble Fish?
S. E. Hinton
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Rumble Fish is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780385286756) and paperback(ISBN 9780440975342) and paperback(ISBN 9780385375689)
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