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Hari Kumar: The Big Scoop

By: Rashmi Sirdeshpande
Narrated by: To Be Confirmed
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Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers.

Hari Kumar is BACK. AGAIN. 10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French and 100% going to be a SUPERSTAR.

Hari has a plan to restart the school paper and he has TONS of ideas for amazing articles. But when his NEMESIS Martin brags that he’s landed the big scoop, Hari is determined to get an even BIGGER and SCOOPIER scoop.

In his quest to break a big story, Hari does some SERIOUS digging – like a proper journalist. And when he uncovers a totally real MYSTERY, Hari races to make the front page. Can he beat Martin, or will the paper be shut down before Hari can make the headlines?

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

©2027 Rashmi Sirdeshpande Growing Up & Facts of Life Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Multicultural Stories
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Critic reviews

Praise for the series:
‘Hilarious and joyful’ 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
‘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
‘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
‘The funny book of the year! Hari Kumar, future Bollywood star and current lovable scamp. I laughed so much at his shenanigans, especially the lunchtime signing queue. Rashmi Sirdeshpande has poured her heart into the words and Mamta Singh’s pictures are fantastic’ Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
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