Adults think they understand how the world works.
Sebastian knows they don't.
At school, he starts noticing things adults miss - the quiet trades, the unspoken rules, the way problems hide in plain sight. When he teams up with Leo, Maya and Noah, something small begins to grow.
Not loud.
Not obvious.
But powerful.
What starts as curiosity turns into something bigger than they expected. Not because they're trying to get rich. Not because they want attention.
But because they're learning how to think.
Outsmarted is a smart, funny, and thoughtful story about friendship, fairness, confidence, and the first steps into understanding how the world really works.
Perfect for readers aged 8-12 who love clever characters, subtle humour, and stories that treat kids like they're capable of big ideas.
Big ideas. Small entrepreneurs.