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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾
Series: The Originals
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Reissued with a brilliant new cover for the Originals series of iconic teen fiction.
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.
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend captures the trials and tribulations of adolescence with a wit and charm that has resonated with readers for decades.
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The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 ¾ by Sue Townsend is highly praised for its humour and emotional depth, offering a clever critique of adult worldviews through the eyes of a young teenager. Recognised for its comic brilliance, the book is seen as an insightful look into the adolescent experience.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780241331224
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 August 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: Children, Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 210g
Pages: 304
About the Author
Sue Townsend is one of Britain's favourite comic authors. Her hugely successful novels include eight Adrian Mole books, The Public Confessions of a Middle-Aged Woman (Aged 55 ), Number Ten, Ghost Children, The Queen and I, Queen Camilla and The Woman Who Went to Bed for a Year, all of which are highly-acclaimed bestsellers. Sue passed away in 2014 and is survived by her husband, four children, ten grandchildren and millions of avid readers.
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