Akiko in the Sprubly Islands

Akiko and her extraterrestrial crewSpuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, Gax, and Poogare back! Unfortunately, they're also lost. If they're to complete their mission to save the kidnapped Prince Froptoppit, their only hope is to find the mysterious Queen Pwip of the Sprubly Islands, who may be able to help them. First, however, Akiko and the gang will have to survive a skugbit storm, make their way out of the belly of a giant sea snake, and sail the Moonguzzit Sea to safety. Just another day in the life of our intergalactic heroes!

Mark Crilley was raised in Michigan. He has traveled to Taiwan and Japan, where he taught English for nearly five years. It was during that time that he created Akiko.<br><br><br><i>From the Hardcover edition.</i>