S.E. Hinton

3 summariesChildren's, Young Adult, Fantasy

S.E. Hinton is an American author known for her contributions to young adult fiction. She gained recognition with her novels such as "Rumble Fish," "Tex," and "Hawkes Harbor," which often explore themes of adolescence and identity. Hinton's work has significantly influenced the genre, particularly in the 1960s and 1970s.

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Books by S.E. Hinton

3 books available

Rumble Fish
S.E. Hinton
3.8 (19k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
In a gritty world of street fights and pool halls, a tough-talking teen idolizes his enigmatic, motorcycle-riding older brother, only to discover that chasing his brother's legend might shatter his own.
Tex
S.E. Hinton
3.8 (10k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Fifteen-year-old Tex, whose greatest loves are his horse and his best friend's sister, finds his carefree world shattering as his absent father, a restless older brother, and escalating trouble threaten to tear apart his life in rural Oklahoma.
Hawkes Harbor
S.E. Hinton
3.1 (3k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
Jamie Sommers, an orphan and lifelong sinner, used to the world's dark corners, faces an unimaginable evil in Hawkes Harbor that threatens his sanity and cursed existence.