is a prominent young adult novel by S.E. Hinton , published in 1971. It serves as a companion piece to her famous debut, The Outsiders , and takes place in the same fictionalized version of Tulsa, Oklahoma, roughly a year later. Core Themes and Plot
The story centers on the evolving relationship between two foster brothers, and Mark Jennings , as they navigate the transition from childhood to adulthood. 1.That Was Then This Is Now
Bryon discovers that Mark has been dealing drugs—specifically "speed"—to make money. is a prominent young adult novel by S