"A childhood world of vibrant colors in outer space, filled with astonishing adventures and marvelous scientific wonders, through which one can experience the bittersweetness, surprises, and warmth of growing up. I believe this book will etch the magical campus in space into the memories of its young readers, forming their earliest dreams and yearnings to soar among the stars."
——Liu Cixin, Hugo Award winner, Author of "The Three-Body Problem"

★ The first children's sci-fi masterpiece by Hao Jingfang, world-class sci-fi writer and Hugo Award winner!
In 2016, her novel “Folding Beijing” won the 74th Hugo Award for Science Fiction. She is the second Chinese sci-fi author after Liu Cixin to receive a Hugo Award, and the first Asian woman to receive the Hugo Award.
*The Hugo Award, named in memory of Hugo Gernsback, the "Father of Science Fiction Magazines", is presented by the World Science Fiction Society (WSFS). First awarded in 1953 at the World SF Convention, it is the highest international award in the field of sci-fi literature, known as the "Nobel Prize of Sci-Fi".

★ Her full-length sci-fi novel “Vagabonds” has been licensed to the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and other countries, all published by internationally renowned publishing giants such as Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House. This work was shortlisted for the 35th Arthur C. Clarke Award in 2021, becoming the first Chinese-language work to be nominated for the award. It was also selected as a New York Times 2020 Globetrotting Pick and included in A Lit Hub's Most Anticipated Books of 2020.
*The Arthur C. Clarke Award was established in 1987 with the support of British sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke, aiming to recognize the best science fiction novel published in the United Kingdom the previous year, regardless of the author’s nationality. It is regarded as “the UK’s most prestigious science fiction prize” and is one of the major awards in sci-fi literature, alongside the Hugo and Nebula Awards.

★ Highly praised by Liu Cixin, the world-renowned science fiction writer, Hugo Award winner, and author of "The Three-Body Problem"!

★ A cosmic version of Hogwarts, a magical academy existing within the universe, serving as the ultimate STEAM lab and maker space, specifically enrolling youngsters with unique imaginations. Here, the core of the story is not about combat, but about creation, discovery, and healing; it's about curiosity, dreams, love, and art; it explores what fundamentally makes us human in a future with advanced technology.

From unique architectural structures shaped by space microgravity to cutting-edge technological inventions in the academy; from encouraging children not to overlook every thought to helping them realize various whimsical ideas. It aims to provide children around the world with a cosmic stage full of miracles and adventures, inspiring them to become future citizens with imagination, empathy, and the ability to collaborate in solving complex problems.

★The Stellar Academy and its unique, mind-bending sci-fi concept of the “Civilization Scroll” have the potential to become another shining classic imagery in the history of world science fiction, evolving into an international phenomenon IP. Its sci-fi concepts excite sci-fi enthusiasts, much like the “monolith” in “2001: A Space Odyssey,” the “dual-vector foil” in “The Three-Body Problem,” or the “space elevator” in “The Wandering Earth” – these images leave a lasting impression on readers.

★ English translation samples available.

This series comprises 5 books: "Journey Through Time and Space," "The Civilization Scroll," "The Mystery of the Earth Battleship," "Escape from the Sage Tower," and "The Interstellar Celebration."

The Stellar Academy was selecting a team to represent Earth at the Interstellar Celebration on New Kono, and the group consisting of Ling Xiaobu, Little Grape, and Little Chestnut was chosen. Nine planetary delegations would showcase the essence of their civilizations at the event. To prepare, the trio boarded the Flash and traveled through time to meet Albert Einstein, seeking to understand the true essence of scientific spirit.

During their presentation on Earth’s civilization, Ling Xiaobu froze on stage—but in that moment of panic, a spark of inspiration struck. He and Little Grape improvised a humorous, playful routine that won cheers and applause from the interstellar audience.

Later, in the Civilization Survival Challenge, the three faced a series of trials testing their endurance, courage, wisdom, and adaptability. Together, they pushed their limits and succeeded in every task. And just like that, Ling Xiaobu’s first year at the Stellar Academy came to a memorable close.

Hao Jingfang
Sci-fi writer, economist, and founder of the Tongxing Academy.
In August 2016, Hao Jingfang's novel “Folding Beijing” won the 74th World Science Fiction Hugo Award.
In 2018, she was named a "Young Global Leader" by the World Economic Forum.
In April 2017, she founded the Tongxing Academy, aiming to broaden children’s horizons, enhance their thinking, foster creativity, and explore sustainable public welfare education.

Published Works:
Full-length sci-fi novels: “Vagabonds”, “Born in 1984”, “Cosmic Jumper”, etc.;
Teenage sci-fi series: “The Stellar Academy” series;
Short story collections: “Deep in Solitude”, “Going Far Away”, “On the Other Side of Humanity”, “The Everlasting Tower”, etc.;
Essay collections: “Europe in Time”, “Dear Child, May You Be Brave and Shine Brightly”, etc.

Overseas Publication History:
“Vagabonds”: Published by Rowohlt (Germany) in 2018; Head of Zeus (UK) in April 2020; Saga/Simon & Schuster (US) in April 2020; Penguin Random House (Spain) in April 2020.
“Cosmic Jumper (Jumpnauts)”: Published by Saga/Simon & Schuster (US) in March 2024.

Education & Career:
B.S., Center for Astrophysics, Department of Physics, Tsinghua University
Ph.D., School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University
Previously worked as a macroeconomic researcher at the China Development Research Foundation
Visiting Scholar at the Harvard Kennedy School.

Chapter 1: The Endless Tutoring
Chapter 2: The Curious Dance
Chapter 3: Winning the Ticket
Chapter 4: A Meeting with Einstein
Chapter 5: The Thought Experiment
​​Chapter 6: The New Kono​
Chapter 7: The Unprepared Contestant
Chapter 8: A Comedy of Errors
​Chapter 9: The Forbidden Zone​
Chapter 10: The Virtual Challenge
Chapter 11: The Way Out
Chapter 12: Rescue Mission
Chapter 13: Clash of Civilizations
​​Chapter 14: The Fugitive​
Chapter 15: The Net of Skyfall​
Chapter 16: The Unyielding Spirit​
Afterword