The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Sue Townsend |
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| Cover artist | Caroline Holden |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Adrian Mole |
| Genre | Young adult novel |
| Publisher | Methuen |
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Publication date
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7 October 1982 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 259 pp |
| ISBN | 0-413-50890-0 |
| Followed by | The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole |
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is the first book in the Adrian Mole series of funny stories. It was written by Sue Townsend. The book is like a real diary, showing the thoughts and feelings of a teenage boy named Adrian. He thinks he is very smart and important.
The story happens in 1981 and 1982. In the background, you'll hear about big events from that time. These include the Falklands War, which was a conflict between the United Kingdom and Argentina. It also mentions the royal wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. Later, their son Prince William was born. Adrian also often complains about Margaret Thatcher, who was the Prime Minister (leader) of the UK at the time.
A lot of the book's humor comes from Adrian himself. He is an unreliable narrator. This means he tells the story, but he often misunderstands what is happening around him. He thinks he knows everything, but he's actually quite innocent. This makes his diary entries very funny.
Contents
Discovering Adrian Mole's World
This book was first published on October 7, 1982. It came out as a hardcover book. It became very popular and led to many more books about Adrian's life as he grew up.
Adrian's Diary: A Teenager's Thoughts
The book is written as Adrian's secret diary. He writes about his daily life, his crushes, his family, and his opinions on everything. He often worries about things like his skin, his school grades, and whether he is a true intellectual. His entries are full of his hopes, fears, and funny observations.
Major Events in Adrian's Life
Adrian's diary covers a specific period in his life. He writes about his first love, his friendships, and his struggles at school. He also shares his thoughts on the grown-up world around him. Even though he's just a teenager, he has strong opinions about politics and society.
The Adrian Mole Book Series
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾ is just the beginning of Adrian's story. Sue Townsend wrote several more books that follow Adrian as he gets older. These books continue to explore his life, his dreams, and his funny adventures.
Books in the Series
Here are the other books in the Adrian Mole series, in the order they happen:
- The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole
- The True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole
- Adrian Mole and the Small Amphibians (This one was part of Adrian Mole: From Minor to Major)
- Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years
- Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years
- Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction
- Adrian Mole: The Prostrate Years
Adrian Mole on Stage and Screen
The popular book has been turned into different shows for people to enjoy.
Radio and TV Shows
There was a 7-part radio series on BBC Radio 4. It featured parts of the book read aloud. In 1985, the book was also made into a television series.
Stage Plays and Musicals
The author, Sue Townsend, helped turn the book into a stage play in 1984. It had music by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley. This play was very successful and ran in London for a few years.
Later, a new stage musical was created by Jake Brunger and Pippa Cleary. It first opened in Leicester in 2015. Sue Townsend was working on this musical before she passed away in 2014.
Images for kids
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A robot for kids, representing the Kiddle encyclopedia.
See also
In Spanish: El diario secreto de Adrian Mole para niños
