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Hari Kumar, Ultimate Superstar
Hari Kumar (Related to this series)
- Author
- Rashmi Sirdeshpande
- Narrator
- Jassa Ahluwalia
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Publish Date
- 12 February 2026
- Run Time
- 2 hours 44 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Comic (humorous) fantasy, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
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What to expect
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!
Critics Review
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‘A funny 7+ introduction to an engaging neurodivergent hero, in a welcoming illustrated diary format’ Guardian
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‘Told in lively diary form, this is a joyful first installment to a new series’i, Best New Children's Books for Spring
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‘Hari is my favourite type of character. A warm, witty and cleverly observed story’ Louie Stowell, author of Loki
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‘Funny, fresh and relatable … 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
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‘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
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‘[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
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‘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
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‘A wonderful read that fizzes with joy’ Philippa Leathley, author of Inkbound
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‘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
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‘A vibrant and joyful new voice in middle grade – bursting with heart, humour and superstar energy’ Jenny Pearson, author of The Super Miraculous Journey of Freddie Yates
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‘Every reader deserves to be seen, to relate to characters, and Hari Kumar is a fun, vibrant, fast paced book that is also important for diverse AND neurodiverse readership’ Nathanael Lessore, author of Solving Crimes is NOT My Superpower
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‘The funny book of the year! I laughed so much at [Hari's] shenanigans.’ Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
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Details
- Author
- Rashmi Sirdeshpande
- Narrator
- Jassa Ahluwalia
- Duration
- 2 hours 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 12 February 2026
- ISBN
- 9780008738211
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Publishers
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Comic (humorous) fantasy, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Diversity, equality, equity and inclusion, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories
Synopsis
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!
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