How old was S E Hinton when she wrote The Outsiders?

Answer 1

S.E. Hinton was 15 years old when she began writing "The Outsiders" and 18 years old when the book was published.

Answer 2

She was fifteen when she started it, sixteen when it was published.

Answer 3

She was 15 or 16 years old. The same year that she wrote the book, she flunked her creative writing class. Ironic (btw, best book ever!)

Answer 4

16 years old

Answer 5

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