Hari Kumar: Going for Gold (Book 2) - Rashmi Sirdeshpande (Illustrated by Mamta Singh)

Hari Kumar: Going for Gold (Book 2)

(Author: Rashmi Sirdeshpande | Illustrator: Mamta Singh)

Meet Hari Kumar—10 years old, 75% Indian, 25% French, and 100% determined to be a superstar! The laugh-out-loud, doodle-packed second book in the hit diary series.

"Hilarious and joyful!" — Louie Stowell, author of 'Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good'

Hari Kumar is BACK! And this time, he’s facing his biggest challenge yet: Sports Day—aka the literal worst day of the entire school year (according to Hari, anyway).

Hari's house, Leonardo House, has NEVER won Sports Day. But this year, Hari is on a mission to snatch the shiny new trophy and finally beat his arch-nemesis, Martin. With his Nani putting him through a next-level fitness bootcamp involving serious training (and actual burpees!), Hari is ready for action.

Can Hari lead Leonardo House to ultimate glory, defeat his rival, and prove to his best friend Lily that he'll do anything for his friends?

Packed with hilarious doodles, big drama, and heartwarming themes of friendship and perseverance, this series is a must-read for fans of Tom Gates, Wimpy Kid, and Loki.

Key Features:

• Doodle-Packed Diary Format: Perfect for reluctant readers and middle-grade fans aged 8+ who love illustrated chapter books.

• Relatable & Funny School Story: Explores Sports Day rivalries, fitness bootcamps with grandmothers, and school dynamics with humor.

• Diverse & Joyful Representation: Features a vibrant, multicultural lead character created by acclaimed author Rashmi Sirdeshpande.

• Ideal for Fans of Popular Illustrated Fiction: High appeal for readers who enjoy Tom Gates, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and Planet Omar.