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Hari Kumar: The Race Day Disaster

Name: Hari Kumar: The Race Day Disaster
ISBN: 9780008738273

By Rashmi Sirdeshpande

Can Hari’s burpees, bravery and loyalty finally turn Leonardo House into champions?

funny · energetic · heartwarming · doodle-packed

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Sport

What is Hari Kumar: The Race Day Disaster about?

Hari Kumar is determined to lead Leonardo House to victory at Sports Day, despite the fact that his house has never won. With the trophy in sight and his rival Martin ready to compete, Hari begins an intense training regime set by Nani, complete with burpees and plenty of drama. But winning is not everything. As friendship, loyalty and school rivalries collide, Hari must decide how far he will go to help his team and prove himself a superstar.

About the author

Rashmi Sirdeshpande is a British author who loves writing fun and fascinating books for children. Her popular stories and non-fiction books, like 'How to Be Extraordinary' and 'Never Show a T-Rex a Book', inspire young readers to dream big, learn new things, and enjoy the magic of reading every day.

Pages

218 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2026

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