
By Sue Townsend
A 13-year-old's diary reveals school, family, and first love dilemmas.
Adrian Mole, a 13-year-old, navigates the chaos of adolescence through his diary. As he chronicles school struggles, family drama, and the pangs of first love, Adrian's humorous insights offer a glimpse into the mind of a teenager on the brink of self-discovery. Will his crush on the new girl lead to romance or heartbreak? Dive into Adrian's world where every entry is a step closer to understanding the complexities of growing up.
Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online. Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content. The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers’ story comprehension and develop vocabulary. The Secret Life of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4, a Level 3 Reader, is A2 in the CEFR framework. The text is made up of sentences with up to three clauses, introducing first conditional, past continuous and present perfect simple for general experience. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages. Adrian Mole is a 13-year-old boy. Adrian writes a diary about his school, his family and, of course, love. “There’s a new girl in our class . . . I think I might love her. I am 13 3/4 years old, so I’m old enough for love!” Visit the Penguin Readers websiteExclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.
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