Akiko and the Missing Misp [Hardcover]

Mark Crilley (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: November 11, 2008 | Age Range: 8 and up | Series: Akiko | Lexile Measure: 810L (What's this?)

AKIKO NEVER KNOWS when her next adventure will zoom her away to another galaxy. And when she’s visited by the Akiko replacement robot in the middle of the first annual Middleton Mega MangaFest, she’s more than eager to visit her friends on planet Smoo.

But when Akiko lands on Smoo, it’s different. And so are her friends. King Froptoppit’s castle is smaller, no one has any idea who she is, and Mr. Beeba has—no way!—a full head of hair. Akiko got to planet Smoo all right—but it’s planet Smoo 25 years ago. And now that Akiko is part of Smoovian history, she might just change it. For the worse!

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About the Author

First published as a comic book, Mark Crilley’s bimonthly Akiko series has earned numerous award nominations, as well as a spot on Entertainment Weekly’s It List. He lives in Michigan. You can visit him at www.markcrilley.com.

Product Details

• Age Range: 8 and up
  
• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers (November 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385730454
• ISBN-13: 978-0385730457
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 0.8 x 8.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,112,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Series! November 19, 2008

By Tim Lasiuta

Format:Hardcover

Truly charming childrens books are hard to find. Officially, I can say that I have found a series that would be 'at home' in almost any time frame. Akiko shares the same breath of fresh air that Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, the Lone Ranger, Gene Autry, Harry Potter, and Roy Rogers series oozed.

Akiko is wisked away from Earth to the planet Smoo to help celebrate the 125th Smoovian Liberation Day but is thrown back in time 25 years. Now part of history, she becomes part of the events that put the present King Froptoppit on the throne. With teenage grace, she meets her future friends in the past, and somehow manages to land the exact day the Misp is stolen and the overthrow of the Froptoppit kingship is taking place! In 'real' time, the effort is thwarted, but 25 years in the past, it just might be successful!

This is an amazing middle reader novel. The story is quick and easy to read, the plot is interesting, and the art by Mark Crilley is compelling. Those readers who just can't find it in themselves to pickup the Twilight, Harry Potter, or Eragon series, will love this.

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Tim Lasiuta

5.0 out of 5 stars Akiko goes back in time. February 16, 2013

By Jamie Vann

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

The adventures of Akiko are fun and exciting. Back when my nephew didn't like to read, I read him the first two of the Akiko books, then part of the 3rd then I left it hanging. He really wanted to know what happened so he read it himself, after that there was no stopping him. It might not work for every kid, but he went from not liking reading to a book worm. In this adventure Akiko goes back in time, and the very future is threatened. Can she find the misp and fix it before it is too late.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great read! January 7, 2013

By Trustyone

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Excellent author and illustrator! You will want to buy the next book in the set to find out what happens next. Happy reading!