The Surface Trials

H.M. Waugh

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A&U Children
29 April 2025

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Three days, three clues, one hungry planet.

Constant surveillance.

The entire universe watching every move.

Some will shatter. Most will fail.

A select few will make it through, instant celebrities.

Welcome to the Surface Trials. The only way into Starquest Academy.

For Amethyst Antares, Starquest Academy offers an escape from the prison of her home planet. For Rian - the uber-famous and expertly disguised heir to the universe's two greatest dynasties - failure to get into his own academy is not an option. And Deneb? Well, he's an outlier...

But this year not everything goes to plan, and Amethyst and her squad find themselves playing for more than Starquest admission. To survive, they'll have to outsmart carnivorous creatures, share dangerous secrets, maintain trust and embrace the most shocking truth in the galaxy.

Set on a fascinating yet hostile alien planet, this pulse-pounding, high-stakes, elimination-quest novel will have readers on the edge of their seats.

'HM Waugh writes completely unputdownable stories that will keep you up late - if she's writing it, I'm reading it.' Amie Kaufman, NYT bestselling author

'A contest, a journey, a mysterious artefact, this novel never lets up the pace or thrills. I loved it! It's the kind of book I longed for as a child. Full of thrills, mysteries and kids out there kicking it!' Bren MacDibble, bestselling author of HOW TO BEE and THE DOG RUNNER

'It has everything I love in a story: high stakes, dangerous secrets, and smart kids facing overwhelming odds. Plus space! A wonderfully exciting new book from HM Waugh.' Lian Tanner, bestselling author of MUSEUM OF THIEVES

'Brilliant! Original, riveting and hugely fun.' Jaclyn Moriarty, bestselling author of the KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES series

By: H.M. Waugh
Imprint: A&U Children
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
Weight: 252g
ISBN: 9781761181788
ISBN 10: 1761181785
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 29 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 10 to 14 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

HM Waugh is a children's author, educator and environmental scientist with a long-term love of wild places and outdoor adventures. She has been kidnapped twice, handled dragons for a job, and dreams of one day blasting into space. Her books mix humour, danger and friendship with a dash of science and imagination.