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ⓘ About Sue Townsend
Sue Townsend was a British published novelist. Her full name is Susan Lillian Townsend. Sue was born in the United Kingdom is Leicester on April 2, 1946. She is a novelist perhaps most well known for writing the fictional Adrian Mole book series. The series sold more copies than any other during that decade in Britain. She has written books that are comedic and dramatic. In addition to the series, she has written several stand alone novels. She also was recognized for her plays, with her first signature character making its debut on a radio drama. The author was born the oldest daughter with two other sisters. Her father worked at a jet engine factory and then worked as a postman. Her mother was employed in a factory canteen. The author went to Glen Hills Primary School.
All Book Series by Sue Townsend
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 1982
True Confessions of Margaret Hilda Roberts Aged 14 ¼
Latest in the series · book 5 of 5 · published 2013
The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged Thirteen and Three Quarters: The Play
Series opener · book 1 of 3 · published 1982
Ten Tiny Fingers, Ten Tiny Toes
Latest in the series · book 3 of 3 · published 1990
The Public Confessions of a Middle-aged Woman
Single-title series · published 2001
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Sue Townsend?
Sue Townsend was a British published novelist. Her full name is Susan Lillian Townsend. Sue was born in the United Kingdom is Leicester on April 2, 1946.
Which Sue Townsend series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Adrian Mole series, the earliest of Sue Townsend's multi-book series: it opens with The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole, Aged 13 3/4 (1982) and runs to 10 books across 1982–2009, ending with The Prostrate Years (2009).
How many books has Sue Townsend written?
Sue Townsend has 23 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1982 and 2017. 12 of them belong to 2 named series — the largest being the Adrian Mole series with 10 books — and 11 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Sue Townsend's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Sue Townsend's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Adrian Mole (1982–2009, 10 books) and The Queen and I (1992–2006, 2 books).
How are Sue Townsend's books organised into series?
This guide splits Sue Townsend's 23 books into 2 named series and 11 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: Adrian Mole (10 books, 1982–2009); The Queen and I (2 books, 1992–2006).