Oxford Children's · Ages 6–9
Cosmic Cadets
One mission. Two Cadets. A Whole Universe of Trouble.
An outrageously funny, action-packed space adventure series with laugh-out-loud humour, daring missions, and intergalactic mayhem. Follow the hot-headed Gloria, furry-tailed Razz and their glitzy-glam teacher as they find new ways to save (or ruin) the day!
- Category
- Full-colour illustrated · Middle grade · Sci-fi comedy
- Illustrated by
- Rochelle Falconer
- In the series
- 4 books
- Longlisted
- The Alligator's Mouth Award 2026
If the next books are as funny, fast-paced and as exciting as this one, it's really set to take off. Gloria and Razz are great central characters and in amongst the fun and hi-jinks are some important, gently handled issues of belonging, difference and friendship.
- LonglistedThe Alligator's Mouth Award 2026
- Debut of the MonthLoveReading4Kids, September 2025
See For Yourself
Illustrated by Rochelle Falconer
The Series
In order
Book 1Out now
Cosmic Cadets and the Universal Uni-korn
When Gloria starts at the Cosmic Academy, she is desperate for adventure. Unimpressed with a boring first assignment, she decides to take matters into her own hands and seeks out a uni-korn. Little does she know that uni-korns are some of the most dangerous and foul-tempered creatures in the universe… capable of swallowing galaxies whole!
- Published
- 4th September 2025
- ISBN
- 978-1382054348
- Pages
- 169
- Format
- Paperback and ebook
Book 2Out now
Cosmic Cadets and the Bubblegum Bots
Gloria and Razz are close to topping the unofficial leader board at the Cosmic Cadets Academy. But soon they find themselves in a sticky, and somewhat apocalyptic, situation at the Bubblyon Blasters Bubblegum Factory. Have they blown their chance to ace the mission?
- Published
- 5th March 2026
- ISBN
- 978-1382054362
- Pages
- 169
- Format
- Paperback and ebook
Book 3Coming 1st October 2026
Cosmic Cadets and the Wormhole Witch
Space cadets Gloria and Razz are on their most glamorous mission yet: to save the biggest, fanciest event in the galaxy, the Cosmic Gala! Can the besties defeat Wendy the Wormhole Witch and her terrifying space worms so that everyone can enjoy the party?
- Published
- 1st October 2026
- ISBN
- 978-1382054386
- Format
- Paperback and ebook
Book 4Coming 4th March 2027
Cosmic Cadets and the Celestial Switcheroo
A celestial storm is coming — a once in a decade blaze of comets bursting with wild magic. Gloria and Razz get caught in the chaos and swap bodies! Back at the academy, they're forced to pretend to be each other while racing to switch back before the storm's magic fades.
- Published
- 4th March 2027
- ISBN
- 978-1382054409
- Pages
- 169
- Format
- Paperback and ebook
For teachers and librarians
Age 6–9
Friendship
Gloria and Razz are TOTAL opposites, and must learn to work through their differences.
Belonging
How we can all find our place and be ourselves, even in a strange new world.
Self-reliance
Learning to trust yourself! And remembering that we all have different strengths and weaknesses
