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Description edit
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is the first book in the Adrian Mole series of comedic fiction, written by Sue Townsend. The book is written in a diary style, and focuses on the worries and regrets of a teenager who believes himself to be an intellectual. The story is in 1981 and... read more
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Summary edit
At thirteen years old, Adrian Mole has more than his fair share of problems - spots, ill-health, parents threatening to divorce, rejection of his poetry and much more - all recorded with brilliant humour in his diary.
Characters/People edit
- Adrian Albert Mole: the main character
- Pandora Braithwaite: Adrian's love
- George Mole: Adrian's father
- Pauline Mole: Adrian's mother
- Nigel: Adrian's friend
- Bert Baxter: An old-age pensioner Adrian cares for.
- Sabre: Bert Baxter's dog
Quotes edit
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“Pandora! You are still on my mind, baby.”
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“I had my first wet dream! So my mother was right about The Female Eunuch. It has changed my life.”
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“Bert asked me if I'd had my 'leg over' yet. Sometimes he is just a dirty old man who doesn't deserve visitors.”
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“Just measured my thing. It has grown one centimetre. I might be needing it soon.”
First Sentence edit
My father got the dog drunk on cherry brandy at the party last night.
Themes & Symbolism edit
- the Falklands War: The story is in 1981 and 1982, and in the background it refers to some of the historic world events of the time.
- the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana.: The story is in 1981 and 1982, and in the background it refers to some of the historic world events of the time.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 7 in Adrian Mole. (standard series)
Followed by The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole.
This is book 112 of 196 in BBC 'Big Read' Top 200 Novels, 2003. (authoritative list)
Preceded by Jude the Obscure, and followed by The Cruel Sea.
This book is in Guardian 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read. (authoritative list)
This is book 894 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)
Preceded by The Island on Bird Street, and followed by Village by the Sea.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sue Townsend (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Methuen
Country: England
Publication Date: 1982
ISBN: 0413537900
Page Count: 259
Publisher: Methuen
Country: England
Publication Date: 1982
ISBN: 0413537900
Page Count: 259
Awards edit
- the best-selling new British fiction bookof the 1980s.
- BBC's Big Read (April 2003, #112)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 823.914
Subjects edit
- Books › Teens › Authors, A-Z › ( T ) › Townsend, Sue
- Books › Teens › Social Issues › Being a Teen
- Books › Teens › Literature & Fiction
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Movie Connections edit
- The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole (TV series): The Secret Diary Of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is a British television series based on the book of the same name written by Sue Townsend. It started in 1985 and starred Gian Sammarco, as the title character Adrian Mole, Stephen Moore as Adrian's father George Mole and Julie Walters (series 1) followed by Lulu (series 2) as Adrian's mother Pauline Mole.It was directed by Peter Sasdy.
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