“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!
On sale: March 3, 2026
Age: 8-12 years
Grade: Grades 3-7
Page count: 304 Pages
ISBN: 9780593303054
Reading level: Lexile: 370L | Fountas/Pinnell: U
Jarrett Williams is a cartoonist who grew up in New Orleans and currently livesin Los Angeles. As a young child, his grandfather would regularly tell him to turn off the tv and read newspaper comic strips instead. This set him on the fun and adventurous 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! In his free time, he loves drinking coffee, playing chess & powering up in video games!
"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
