Hari Kumar

Hari Kumar UItimate Superstar by Rashmi Sirdesphande

Meet Hari Kumar…

10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French and 100% going to be a SUPERSTAR!

Join Hari on his joyful quest, packed with friendship, doodles and DRAAAAAMA – and check out the tips below to start your own journal adventure!

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Hari Kumar: Ultimate Superstar is the first in a new laugh-out-loud illustrated diary series, perfect for fans of Tom Gates and Loki…

Meet the characters!

Black and white drawing of a young boy in front of a wall of graffiti with 'star in the making' painted on the wall

Hari

The STAR of the story!
Ten years old
75% Indian, 25% French
Fizzy brain (autistic with ADHD)
Apparently a ‘Bright Young Thing’

black line drawing of a girl in sports kit holding one arm in the air showing her strength

Lily

One of Hari’s very best friends
Superspeed runner
How does she have muscles when she’s, like, nine?!
Will destroy ANYONE in Mario Kart

Black line drawing of a boy with glasses holding a pencil up proudly

Raheem

Hari’s other absolute best friend
WICKED artist
Never seen without a pencil
Insists he’s growing a beard
(what beard, man?)

Drawing of a girl doing a kartwheel

Nisha

Pronounced NEEESHA
Hari’s six-year-old little sister
Has ADHD
Spends half her time upside down

Drawing of a woman with a doctor's stethoscope, a magnifying glass, walkie talkie and laser eyes!

Hari’s Mum

100% Indian
Autistic ADHD-er like Hari
A surgeon – but Hari thinks she’s
secretly an undercover spy
LASER EYES!

drawing of a man with many musical instruments

Hari’s Dad

50% Indian, 50% French
Music teacher
Sings and plays about 256
different instruments!

Drawing of a boy in school uniform holding a football with a mean expression on his face

Martin

Hari’s nemesis
Martin is the WORST!
Sits right behind Hari in class

Begin your own journalling adventure!

Get started with these brilliant tips and prompts from Rashmi Sirdeshpande, the superstar author of Hari Kumar!

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