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  • Age Range: 12 and up
  • Grade Level: 7 and up
  • Hardcover: 135 pages
  • Publisher: Perfection Learning (October 1, 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0812417682
  • ISBN-13: 978-0812417685
  • Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.9 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,002,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsA Moving Story That Tugs At Your Heart; A Must-Read
By A Customer on July 29, 1997
Format: Hardcover
Rumble Fish is an excellent book about a boy growing up in a tough neighborhood in a rough family. The boy idolizes his older brother and emulates him in any way that he can; he wants to be just like his brother. The problem is that he's not like his brother--he's an individual, but he doesn't realize it.
This book took me on a rollercoaster ride, where I would be laughing aloud one minute, and have tears on my cheeks the next minute. The end of RUMBLE FISH had such a tremendous effect on me-- it blew me away. The story stirred many emotions inside me and I know that it is forever encased in my heart and I will remember it always.
I've read several books by S.E. Hinton and she is, by far, the best author I have ever read. On my third read of her book, THE OUTSIDERS, I still had tears twinkling in the corners of my eyes.
RUMBLE FISH should be a must-read for young adults, especially those that are searching for themselves right now, or those that have become followers, and are not their own person. This book teaches a valuable lesson; you have to search a little to find it, but it's there
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5.0 out of 5 starsCouldn't Put It Down
By A Customer on March 7, 2000
Format: Audio Cassette
I'm a junior in H.S. and I hate to read with a passion. But when my teacher gave me this book to read for a report I was alittle anoyed he gave what looked to be a kids book because it was so small. But when I started reading it I couldn't stop. So now I always thank him and I've gotten other people to read it and they love it, too. My parents might even read it because I liked it so much.
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5.0 out of 5 starsThe Best novel by SE Hinton
By d-von on February 28, 2004
Format: Hardcover
Rumble fish is a dark look at life in the late sixties/early seventies . The main character is a tough guy named Rusty-James, who uses his strength and fighting abilities instead of his mind . The story is told as a flashback with Rusty-James meeting his old geeky friend Steve when he is in his early twenties . Throughout the story we see Rusty-James idolize his older brother who looks like a "prince," and whose view of the world differentiates from everybody else in the washed up neighbourhood . Rusty-James talks about one day looking like his older brother and his respect and reputation is gained partially from being related to the myth known as the Motorcycle Boy , his brother . The books charm is possibly because of how vague it is , the Motorcycle Boy is never named , neither is the time period , the location is'nt named and women are considered secondary characters , two dimensional and unimportant . Rusty-James has his crew of pals ; Smokey (the intellegent tough guy who has a silent tension with Rusty throughout the novel) , BJ , (the fat tough kid) , Midget , (the tall lanky kid who informs Rusty-James about his fight with Biff Wilcox) and last but definatly not least Steve Hays, Rusty's best friend , a nerdy blonde haired cautious guy , who looked twelve and acted forty . Rusty-James dad is an alcoholic who at one point in his life attended law school . The father never tells Rusty how to live his life and it seems as if Rusty-James and the Motorcycle Boy are free to do what they want . Rusty-James must worry if his dad will drink up the welare check before he can get his hands on some of the money . Rusty-James also has a girlfriend , Patty , a two dimensional girl who sways any way the wind blows , we find out that shes a hellcat and not a natural blonde , but thats about it .Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsA VERY Good book
By A Customer on March 5, 1998
Format: Turtleback
I read this book as an assignment at school. Most of the books we have to read are outdated and take place in a world without violence or teen problems. Rumble Fish broke all the rules--it seemed real. Not only did Rusty-James have to face problems with his family but also with the struggles of breaking up with his girlfriend and almost getting killed. You may think that this book sounds far-fetched, but it has probly changed a lot of lives. It was an excellent story that can be summerized in several words: love, hate, violence, and resolution. An excellent book for all teens and even adults.
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5.0 out of 5 starsUnforgettable
By nigel p bird on May 1, 2013
Format: Paperback
Things in life don't come with equal weight. The biggest and heaviest impacts are when an event or a moment grab a life that is completely and utterly ripe for something it didn't know existed.
The film Rumble Fish was one of the big blows of my early adulthood. To me it was (and still is) mind-blowingly good. The cast, the themes, the black-and-white and The Motorcycle Boy, Tom Waits raising his middle finger and chewing gum and an ending capable of knocking out a cinema full in the one go.
What I didn't realise at the time was how much it had stayed true to the book.
I honestly don't know why I didn't think of reading it earlier. As with The Outsiders, I think it had something to do with the Young Adult tag; even though that's what I was at the first viewing of each film (Rumblefish at the Scala cinema in London's King's Cross and The Outsiders on video in my family home).
Wasted years, I can tell you.
The first thing that struck me about Rumble Fish (the book) was the power of the opening chapter. It's nigh-on perfect I'd say. Sets the scene, hooks the reader, gives the voice and explodes into action in a way that's laid back and almost lazy - I know that laid-back and explode contradict each other, but that's how it feels - I guess that a slick car with great gears and engine might do this as it accelerates, fast as hell yet so smooth the motion is hardly felt.
After reading those first few pages, I had to pause for a couple of days just to think about it.
The next thing that hit was the way that the movie of the book had stuck so closely to the dialogue (it's practically verbatim). I loved reading lines that I've been carrying around with me for years:
"Even the most primitive societies have an innate respect for the insane.Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book

This book was for my granddaughter and she LOVED it. She said she can't wait for me to read it.

Published 11 months ago by JoJo
4.0 out of 5 starsA very good read with some cool fighting sequences

A book that anyone that had an older brother can associate themselves with. A very good read with some cool fighting sequences.

Published 18 months ago by Mr. Bubles
5.0 out of 5 starsThey sent me a thank you letter! AWWWW!

They sent me a little letter of thanks and that's so sweet of them! I love the book and it looks brand new, these guys know what they're doing.

Published on December 9, 2013 by kimberlyn mcgarry
5.0 out of 5 starsi wanted to be Motorcycle Boy

I read this when I was 14/15? Thought I was really sophisticated due to how gritty and confusing it was (I was a kid hence some (or all? Read more

Published on August 5, 2013 by Goddess of Blah Book Reviews
5.0 out of 5 starsS.E. Hinton at her finest!

S.E. Hinton is at her finest with rumble fish. if you are a TRUE S.E. Hinton fan as i am you will love this book.

Published on November 26, 2007 by Jackie
5.0 out of 5 starsAdventure and deeper thought

Rusty-James is 14 and idolizes his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. He wants to be just like the Motorcycle boy but never seems to live up to his brother's reputation. Read more

Published on October 25, 2007 by Raymond Mathiesen
5.0 out of 5 starsAdventure and deeper thought

Rusty-James is 14 and idolizes his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. He wants to be just like the Motorcycle boy but never seems to live up to his brother's reputation. Read more

Published on October 24, 2007 by Raymond Mathiesen
5.0 out of 5 starsAdventure and deeper thought

Rusty-James is 14 and idolizes his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. He wants to be just like the Motorcycle boy but never seems to live up to his brother's reputation. Read more

Published on October 24, 2007 by Raymond Mathiesen
5.0 out of 5 starsAdventure and deeper thought

Rusty-James is 14 and idolizes his older brother, the Motorcycle Boy. He wants to be just like the Motorcycle boy but never seems to live up to his brother's reputation. Read more

Published on October 24, 2007 by Raymond Mathiesen
5.0 out of 5 starsrumble fish

I really loved this book. I've read The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton and it is almost the same. After my class read The Outsiders, I decided to read one of the sequal's of the book. Read more

Published on April 26, 2007

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