NOSSALSUCCESSBUTNOTGOING . "The main character, ponyboy, unravels the systemic problems of the Socs and Greasers laced within the world of "The Outsiders", forcing himself to run away from the authorities to maintain his friendships and keep his family together without his parents. Throughout this action filled drama: tragedies, conflicts, and friendships sprout. With the epicenter of this novel revolving around a death at the hand of the lower class member Johnny, Ponyboy's friend."
This is just a couple of sentences I came up with about it if you are trying to convince your tutor. Not really helpful for a synopsis though. Might have waffled ☠️