The character first appeared as part of a comic diary featured in a shortlived arts magazine published in leicester in 1980, and shortly afterward in a bbc radio 4 play in 1982. The growing pains of adrian mole is the second book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. George fathers a second son, brett, by a lover, doreen slater, whom adrian privately refers to as stick insect. The fourth book in adrian mole s diaries, where we catch up with a hapless adrian and his desperate attempts to win back the love of his life. A pathetic slide towards gum disease, wheelchair ramps and death. This classic of comic fiction is hilariously read by stephen mangan, who played. The secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 audiobook, by sue townsend. Hannah 12420 i dont know guys, i read this book when i actually was about 14, and it didnt really resonate with me at all. The first two books appealed to many readers as a realistic and humorous treatment of the inner life of an adolescent boy. Published september 1st 1997 by harper perennial first published august 2nd 1984. Nov 08, 2017 reading adrian s diary and the way he intermingles worldshattering news with updates on the size of the spot on his chin is like walking around inside a thirteen year olds brain. But im also the same age as adrian mole, and this makes much more. English the hilarious, bestselling followups to sue townsends the secret diary of adrian mole aged and 34. There were seven sequel adrian mole novels that followed.
Secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 by sue townsend bookchor. The bbc includes adrian mole on its top 200 list of favorite books in britain. Adrian thought of himself as an intellectual because he understood every word on. Topping all the charts on the british bestseller lists, the immensely popular adrian mole series continues in this hilarious dairy of the quintessential pimply english adolescentthe beleaguered british nerdling with the soul of a poet and the libidio of a longshoreman vanity fairdragging. The secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 is the first book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series.
Adrian mole and the weapons of mass destruction by sue townsend adrian mole and the weapons of mass destruction is the sixth book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. Adrian mole and the weapons of mass destruction sue townsend on. Free download or read online the secret diary of adrian mole, aged 34 pdf epub book. A true hero for our time richard ingrams my comfort read. An unremarkable middleenglish boy who begins a personal diary on january 1st 1981, and continues it intermittently over the course of his adult life. Among the 32 alternative names sue considered were trevor, robin, darren and victor. The secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 audio book store. Still in print after more than 35 years, the secret diary of adrian mole is a classic that deserves a few hours of your time. In this second instalment of teenager adrian moles diaries, the mole family is in crisis and the country is beating the drum of war. In the second book, adrian runs away from home and tries to grow a beard. The books are written in the form of a diary, with some additional content such as correspondence. Focusing on the worries and regrets of being a teenager, the secret diary of adrian mole is based on a series of books by sue townsend and features an original book, music and lyrics by. Like his previous adventures this book is written in diary format but does not have regular day after day entries.
The growing pains of adrian mole, true confessions of adrian albert mole and adrian mole. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 by sue townsend the secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 is the first book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to adrian mole. The growing pains of adrian mole, is an epistolary novel by sue townsend. Jan 19, 2012 the secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 is the first book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. See the complete adrian mole series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. David walliams gushed about mole that people will want to read this book forever, and on television. Adrian mole and me at 50 nicholls, the same age as sue townsends character, fondly remembers the humour and shared anxieties. The secret diary of adrian mole, aged 34 and millions of other books are available. Mar 26, 2012 the secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 is the first book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. Its my mothers fault for singing my way at two oclock in the morning at the top of the. 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 growing pains of adrian mole the adrian mole series. The blurb for this book says it all, i can hardly think of something more to say about a. Adrian mole and the weapons of mass destruction by sue. From minor to major 1991 is an omnibus of the first three, and includes as a bonus the specially written adrian mole and the small amphibians.
The main characters of this fiction, young adult story are adrian mole, george mole. The secret diary of adrian mole, aged 34 by sue townsend. This covers the period from the falklands war in april 1982 to the eve of the general election in june 1983, when adrian is just about to sit his o levels as was i. Mole fan steven mangan also reads the audio book rerecording of the secret diary of adrian mole. If this is right why in the second book did she end up marrying maxwell. These first two books were really good, and the humour is laugh out loud funny.
He is generally honest and always tries to do the right thing. The story covers adrian mole getting into ever increasing debt whilst dating a simple minded girl from a crazy family with a stupid name. The thirteen years old boy adrian mole decided to write a journal and when he saw a tv show from the writer malcolm muggeridge he decided to send his poems to him. The adrian mole book series by sue townsend includes books the secret diary of adrian mole, aged 34, the growing pains of adrian mole, true confessions of adrian mole, and several more. This book builds on its predecessor by continuing the storyline of adrians growing frustration with his body. The secret diary of adrian mole is frankly hilarious.
True confessions of adrian albert mole, margaret hilda roberts and susan lilian townsend. The secret diary of adrian mole the musical tickets. Secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 by sue townsend. The secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 exclusive books. Mar 17, 2015 did you know adrian moles name was nearly nigel. Neuware the secret diary of adrian mole aged is the first book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. Maybe it is better if you read it as an adult, looking back on those early teen years. The fourth book in adrian moles diaries, where we catch up with a hapless adrian and his desperate attempts to win back the love of his life.
The secret diary of adrian mole, aged 34 sue townsend. The first edition of the novel was published in 1982, and was written by sue townsend. It began in 1985, and starred gian sammarco as the title character adrian mole, stephen moore as adrians father george mole and julie walters as adrians mother pauline mole. The secret diary of adrian mole summary book reports. The secret diary of adrian mole aged and 34 author. Secret diary of adrian mole aged 3 4 download ebook pdf. May 20, 2009 the secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 is the first book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. The secret diary of adrian mole is a british series of books written by sue townsend which focus on the life of adrian mole, one of lifes losers, and his exploits and opinions of both the worlds and social situations in the county of leicestershire.
The character first appeared as nigel as part of a comic diary featured in a shortlived arts magazine called simply magazine published in leicester in 1980, and shortly afterward in a bbc radio 4 play in 1982. The production follows adrian mole, a misunderstood teenager who feels that he is a. The secret diary of adrian mole, aged 34page 20 ebook. Adrian albert mole is the fictional protagonist in a series of books by english author sue townsend. The secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 by sue townsend. A hay festival and the poole vote 100 books for women selection the secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 is the first book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. The secret diary of adrian mole, aged 34 by sue townsend wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. The secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 is the first book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series friday january 2nd i felt rotten today. The secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 book depository. Adrian mole and the weapons of mass destruction ebook. To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the first publication of sue townsends adrian mole, penguin audiobooks are rereleasing the audiobook edition of the secret diary of adrian mole aged 34 in downloadable audio. Click download or read online button to get secret diary of adrian mole aged 3 4 book now. The secret diary of adrian mole read bookshop holmfirth.
While his parents have reconciled after both embarked on disastrous affairs, adrian is shocked to learn of his mothers pregnancy. Adrian albert mole is the fictional protagonist in a series of books by english author sue. To see the complete list of this book s readalikes. Author of adrian mole, the queen and i, the secret diary of adrian mole aged 34, the growing pains of adrian mole, rebuilding coventry, rebuilding coventry, adrian mole from minor to. This places the events before weapons of mass destruction even though they were published in book form afterwards. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format. Kansas city star as sad and devastating as it is laughoutloud funny. The second volume in the series of adrian mole books, another reread from my youth. The best diaries ever written with apologies to samuel pepys, bridget jones and me adam kay.
The cappuccino years 1999 adrian mole and the weapons of mass destruction 2004 the lost diaries of adrian mole, 19992001 2008. Adrian mole i would recommend this book to over tens. Normally a good and caring person, adrian is introspective but not pathologically shy. The diary entries collected in the lost diaries were first published as a weekly newspaper column between 1999 and 2001. Adrian mole and the weapons of mass destruction is the sixth book in sue townsends brilliantly funny adrian mole series. Its my mothers fault for singing my way at two oclock in the morning at the top of the stairs. The trouble with trying to read passages from the adrian mole diaries aloud is that you find yourself laughing so hard you cant go on.