The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13¾
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| Author | Sue Townsend |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Series | Adrian Mole |
| Genre(s) | Young adult novel |
| Publisher | Methuen |
| Released | 7 October 1982 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 259 pp |
| Preceded by | - |
| 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 comedic fiction, written by Sue Townsend. It focuses on the worries and regrets of a teenager who believes himself to be an intellectual. The book is written in a diary style and set in 1981 and 1982. It chronicles the supposed intellectual awakening of Adrian Albert Mole, and his wonderings, worries and woes.
It was first published in Hardcover by Methuen on October 7, 1982. Sequels include (in chronological order) The Growing Pains of Adrian Mole, The True Confessions of Adrian Albert Mole, Adrian Mole and the Small Amphibians (all of which were contained in Adrian Mole: From Minor to Major), Adrian Mole: The Wilderness Years, Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years and Adrian Mole and the Weapons of Mass Destruction.
[edit] Film, TV or theatrical adaptations
Townsend adapted the book for the stage in 1984 with music by Ken Howard and Alan Blaikley and for a 1985 television series and will soon be a movie.
