The Outsiders. Hinton was 15 years old when she started writing "The Outsiders" and was 18 years old when it was published.

Dr. Manette. In "A Tale of Two Cities", Dr. Manette is wrongfully imprisoned for 18 years.

Henry. Eddie Dean's brother Henry is referred to as the "great and eminent junkie" in the "Dark Tower" books by Stephen King.

Mr. Darcy. Elizabeth hates Mr. Darcy at first and then unexpectedly falls in love with him in the book "Pride & Prejudice".

Fagin. "Oliver Twist", written by Charles Dickens, was only his second book ever written.

California. The title for "The Grapes of Wrath" was suggested by John Steinbeck's wife, Carol.