For centuries, trillions of life forms throughout space have allowed humanity to believe we-re alone in the Universe. Any alien who dared to befriend us has met an unfortunate end: eaten, squashed, sent to a zoo, or even planted in a garden pot. But our advances in space exploration now threaten every civilisation across the Cosmos.
Amelia, a savvy, street-smart orphan, is one of four exceptional children selected from around the globe to represent humanity in the Human Inclusion Programme at the intergalactic Star Quest Academy. Here, they-ll unravel the Universe-s wonders, explore strange new worlds, and encounter magical creatures. Earth-s safety from invasion hinges on their success as cadets, but if any of them fail, Earth will be invaded by ruthless warlords.
When a series of sinister incidents jeopardises their mission, it becomes clear that someone - or something - wants them to fail. To save their world, the cadets must overcome their differences and combine the
