Meet Hazardous Harold: A Complete Journey
The Story Behind Harold isn't your typical 9-year-old hero. He's all elbows and knees, arms and legs—taller than most kids his age and with a special talent for turning ordinary days into extraordinary disasters. But here's the secret about Harold: he's not trying to cause chaos. He's just enthusiastic, impulsive, and still learning how to navigate the world in his gangly, well-meaning way.
Harold's Journey
Book 1: The Volcano Disaster Harold learns that procrastination and shortcuts lead to pink foam explosions and very messy consequences. Lesson: Plan-ahead and take responsibility.
Book 2: The Parakeet Problem When Harold "borrows" his neighbours’ bird without asking, he discovers that honesty—even when it's embarrassing—is always the best policy.
Book 3: The Birthday Bash One sausage roll. One impatient moment. One flying birthday cake. Harold learns that patience isn't just a virtue—it's essential!
Book 4: The Sports Day Slip Spike escapes and crashes Sports Day, but Harold learns his most important lesson yet: perseverance matters more than perfection. Book
Book 5: The Hospital Chase In the series finale, Harold's overstuffed backpack triggers a runaway hospital bed. His most chaotic adventure becomes his most mindful moment.
What Makes Harold Special?
He's Relatable.
Every kid (and adult!) has felt clumsy, impulsive, or like they just can't get things right. Harold shows them they're not alone.
He Grows Authentically. Harold doesn't magically become perfect. He makes progress, has setbacks, and keeps trying. That's real growth. .
He Takes Responsibility By Book 5, Harold's first instinct is to own his mistakes and fix them. That's character development kids can model. He Has Great Friends Murphy, Mia, and Spike stick with Harold through every disaster, showing what true friendship looks like. He's Got Heart Behind every disaster is a kid trying his best, learning from mistakes, and becoming a better version of himself.
Meet Harold's World
Harold's Family:
• Mum: Patient, supportive, firm but loving. Moved the family to a house with a backyard (perfect for Spike!)
• Dad: Long-suffering but understanding. Always ready with a life lesson and a hug.
• Aunt Helen: Harold's Favorite aunt. Adventurous, fun, always has butterscotch candies. Harold's Friends:
• Murphy ("Smurf"): Harold's best friend. Loyal, funny, always there when Harold needs him.
• Mia: Kind, observant, the friend who tells Harold the truth and helps him make things right.
• Spike: Harold's Jack Russell Terrier. Energetic, mischievous, and just as disaster-prone as Harold. Harold's School:
• Bondi Primary School: Where most of Harold's adventures happen
• Mrs. Patterson: Harold's understanding teacher who sees his potential
• Principal Bloom: Wise and patient, knows Harold is learning and growing
Harold's Life Lessons
Each book teaches a specific value through Harold's adventures:
1. Responsibility - Own your mistakes and clean up your messes
2. Honesty - Tell the truth even when it's hard
3. Patience - Good things come to those who wait (and think first!)
4. Perseverance - Never give up, even when you fall on your face
5. Mindfulness - Pay attention to the world around you
But the biggest lesson? Growth is a process, and that's okay
Why Parents & Educators Love Harold
✅ Real character development across the series
✅ Values taught through story, not lectures
✅ Humor that keeps kids reading (even reluctant readers!)
✅ Comprehensive educational materials included
✅ SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) aligned
✅ Promotes growth mindset naturally
✅ Perfect for classroom discussions about mistakes, responsibility, friendship
Start Harold's Journey Ready to meet Harold?
Start with Book 1 and watch him grow across all five adventures! )
