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Rumble Fish

by S. E. Hinton

A younger brother’s search for identity

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A younger brother’s search for identity

Rusty-James has built his standing among the kids at Benny’s around being tough, but his ambitions are also shaped by his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy, who has repeatedly helped him out of trouble. When that support is no longer there, the novel turns toward questions of identity and independence. Its focus on sibling ties and role models gives the coming-of-age story a family dimension alongside its social themes. This edition also includes an author’s note.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Teens and young adults interested in coming-of-age fiction.
  • Readers drawn to stories about sibling relationships and the influence of role models.
  • Those interested in young adult fiction with social themes.

Themes

Sibling relationshipsIdentity and independenceRole modelsSocial themes

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Book overview

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 toughest guy among the 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
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