Hari Kumar, Ultimate Superstar

Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers.

‘Hari is my favourite type of character. A warm, witty and cleverly observed story’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki

‘Funny, fresh and relatable – Hari Kumar really is a superstar’ A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series

Hari Kumar: 10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French, and 100% going to be a superstar. All Hari needs to make it big is a lucky break – a chance to get his name out there. And when that arrives in the form of a film festival competition at school, it’s Hari’s chance to shine.

But life isn’t always like the movies. The new kid Hari thought would be his sidekick turns out to have the makings of a true villain, the crack team he’s assembled have minds of their own, and censorship (in the form of the Deputy Head Teacher) is looming. Can Hari keep things together and pull off an epic comeback, or will his film-making debut be cancelled before it’s even released…?

Packed full of friendship, doodles and draaaaama, this series is perfect for fans of TOM GATES and LOKI!

Reviews

‘Hari is my favourite type of character. A warm, witty and cleverly observed story’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki

‘Funny, fresh and relatable – Hari Kumar really is a superstar. So many young readers will find themselves reflected right back as they read the pages of his hilarious and heartwarming diary’ A. F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series

‘Pure chaotic comedy joy! Filled with heart and humour and much-needed representation with a neurodivergent South Asian main character whose personality just zings off the page’ Serena Patel, author of Anisha, Accidental Detective

‘[A] fantastic fast-paced book for fans of Wimpy Kid. Mega fun and filled with nuggets from South Asian culture, Hari is the superstar we all need’ Maisie Chan, author of Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths

‘Hari’s huge personality leaps off the page with heart and humour. I dare anyone not to fall in love with this superstar!’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear

'A wonderful read that fizzes with joy' Philippa Leathley, author of Inkbound

‘Meet your new best friend! Highly relatable, funny and lovable, Hari Kumar is going to take the world by storm!’ Rachel Morrisroe, author of Felix and the Future Agency

'Full of tenderness and sparkling with wit, this joyous story will stay in my heart' Megan Hopkins, author of Starminster

‘Hari is funny, relatable and super-authentic, the energetic illustrations leap off the page, and the representation of this neurodivergent South Asian family glows with warmth and understanding’ Mel Taylor-Bessent, author of Race to Imagination Island

‘In a word: Joyous! Hari Kumar, Ultimate Superstar is a hugely enjoyable middle-grade novel, fizzing with heart and humour, and featuring an endearing neurodiverse protagonist. I devoured it in one go!’ Olivia Wakeford, author of My Dog

‘This book is EXTRAORDINARY’ Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star

‘Warm and uplifting. Hari Kumar is a lively and endearingly honest character’ Rebecca Patterson, author of Lennox Dean