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That Was Then, This Is Now
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Ponyboy can count on his brothers. And on his friends. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up "greasers" like Ponyboy. At least he know what to expect - until the night someone takes things too far.-- ((back cover)
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