Hari Kumar Ultimate Superstar
Illustrator: Mamta Singh
Meet HARI KUMAR, superstar-in-the-making, in this laugh-out-loud doodle-packed diary series for 8+ readers.
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!
“Funny, fresh and relatable – Hari Kumar really is a superstar” — A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar series
“Pure chaotic comedy joy! Hari is brilliantly funny and so relatable. This a super fun series 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 Pia's Pet Club and the Anisha Accidental Detective series
Harper Collins, 12 February 2026
“A zinger of a book and Hari is the superstar we all need!”