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Harper Sharp: Kid Detective

(A Graphic Novel)

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Hardcover (Graphic Novel - HC)
5.88"W x 8.31"H x 0.95"D   | 23 oz | 12 per carton
On sale Mar 03, 2026 | 304 Pages | 9780593303054
Age 8-12 years
Reading Level: Lexile 370L | Fountas & Pinnell U
FOC Feb 2, 2026 | Catalog January 2026

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“Exploding with energy and mystery, this clever caper had me at the edge of my seat!”—John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling author of the InvestiGators series

Being a kid is HARD...but being a kid detective is the BEST! Join Harper, a fifth grade genius, in the start to this laugh-out-loud and action-packed graphic novel series!


Harper Sharp is like most fifth graders—he's juggling homework, friendships, video games, and...oh yeah, he's busy solving major mysteries!

When Starview Elementary announces their annual Young Inventor's Fair, everyone's minds start whirring. What will they make? A new trading card game? Collectible slugs?

Suddenly, ominous fliers appear all over school, warning kids and teachers to "BEWARE THE FAIR!" Can Harper figure out who's behind this terrifying threat and foil their nefarious plans? Or will these young inventors' sparks be extinguished forever?! Find out in the start to the next great graphic novel series sensation!
Jarrett Williams grew up in New Orleans and currently lives in Los Angeles. As a young child, his grandfather would tell him to turn off the tv and read newspaper comic strips instead. This set him on the path towards becoming an artist. Jarrett has worked on a bunch of comic books featuring heroes you might know and loves to create original stories like Harper Sharp! View titles by Jarrett Williams
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"It’s a warm celebration of creativity and critical thinking that champions learning how to pay attention, ask questions, and collaborate with others." —Publishers Weekly

"This jam-packed graphic novel combines beloved elements of school and mystery stories....A sure-to-please series opener." —Kirkus Reviews

"In artwork that has the feel of a Nickelodeon cartoon,....a game-like atmosphere and vibrant art, this series starter will be a hit with middle-grade mystery fans." —Booklist

"Packed with humor, intrigue, and visual appeal, this promising first installment delivers all the elements of middle grade mystery that will resonate with young readers and graphic novel fans alike." —School Library Journal

Discussion Guide for Harper Sharp: Kid Detective

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

About

“Exploding with energy and mystery, this clever caper had me at the edge of my seat!”—John Patrick Green, New York Times bestselling author of the InvestiGators series

Being a kid is HARD...but being a kid detective is the BEST! Join Harper, a fifth grade genius, in the start to this laugh-out-loud and action-packed graphic novel series!


Harper Sharp is like most fifth graders—he's juggling homework, friendships, video games, and...oh yeah, he's busy solving major mysteries!

When Starview Elementary announces their annual Young Inventor's Fair, everyone's minds start whirring. What will they make? A new trading card game? Collectible slugs?

Suddenly, ominous fliers appear all over school, warning kids and teachers to "BEWARE THE FAIR!" Can Harper figure out who's behind this terrifying threat and foil their nefarious plans? Or will these young inventors' sparks be extinguished forever?! Find out in the start to the next great graphic novel series sensation!

Creators

Jarrett Williams grew up in New Orleans and currently lives in Los Angeles. As a young child, his grandfather would tell him to turn off the tv and read newspaper comic strips instead. This set him on the path towards becoming an artist. Jarrett has worked on a bunch of comic books featuring heroes you might know and loves to create original stories like Harper Sharp! View titles by Jarrett Williams

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Praise

"It’s a warm celebration of creativity and critical thinking that champions learning how to pay attention, ask questions, and collaborate with others." —Publishers Weekly

"This jam-packed graphic novel combines beloved elements of school and mystery stories....A sure-to-please series opener." —Kirkus Reviews

"In artwork that has the feel of a Nickelodeon cartoon,....a game-like atmosphere and vibrant art, this series starter will be a hit with middle-grade mystery fans." —Booklist

"Packed with humor, intrigue, and visual appeal, this promising first installment delivers all the elements of middle grade mystery that will resonate with young readers and graphic novel fans alike." —School Library Journal

Teacher Guides

Discussion Guide for Harper Sharp: Kid Detective

Provides questions, discussion topics, suggested reading lists, introductions and/or author Q&As, which are intended to enhance reading groups’ experiences.

(Please note: the guide displayed here is the most recently uploaded version; while unlikely, any page citation discrepancies between the guide and book is likely due to pagination differences between a book’s different formats.)

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