Akiko in the Sprubly Islands

Akiko Books #2

by Mark Crilley

In this companion novel to Akiko on the Planet Smoo , fourth-grade earthling Akiko and her odd team are on a journey to save the kidnapped Prince Froptoppit from the evil Alia Rellapor. Unfortunately, on their way to Alia Rellapor's castle, the group has gotten lost while sailing over the Moonguzzit Sea in their flying boat. With no maps available, the team's best hope is to find Queen Pwip of the Sprubly Islands, a clairvoyant, who will be able to point them in the right direction. But the Sprubly Islands aren't like Akiko's hometown, and when Spuckler and Mr. Beeba disappear one night, Akiko is left to decide how she is to survive in this strange new world.

Genres: Science Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Childrens, Comics, Adventure, Juvenile

176 pages, Hardcover

First published September 12, 2000

About the author

Mark Crilley is an American comic book creator and children's book author/illustrator. He is the creator of Miki Falls, Akiko, and Brody's Ghost. He is also noted for his instructional videos for drawing in the manga-style. Crilley distributes drawing advice to artists via YouTube videos and his DeviantArt account. In August 2010, he starred in some how to draw videos for Funimation on demand. Mark Crilley's wife is Miki Crilley who he named Miki Falls after. The two have a daughter, Mio, and a son, Matthew.
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Reviews

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was good, a quick read once you sit down with it! Not world changing, but sweet. Glad to see another girl character in this one.

[Johnny Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This kids book has a classic episodic feeling. The story was read without reading book one. There is context missing but most of the blanks were filled in. And, at the end of the book, the epic story hasn't actually moved very far.
That said, it was a fun quick read that late elementary kids will probably enjoy.

[Joshua rangel · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was great, I enjoyed it. The story and the characters are amazing. I read the book as a child but never was able to get through the entire series, so I started reading it again as an adult and I still love it.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed re-reading now that my children are grown

[Conan Tigard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have looked forward to picking up the second book in this series...and I wasn't disappointed with Akiko in the Sprubly Islands. Akiko is a perfect character for children to read about. Never one to be a leader back in her hometown on Earth, she is thrust into the role of leading the rescue of a young prince.

I quite enjoy seeing her make decisions and become a leader. The band of misfits she travels with are fun and seem to find themselves in all kinds of trouble everywhere they go. But they compliment each other well, and they are able to escape unharmed from all their adventures.

Mark Crilley has done a wonderful job in creating characters that are easy for a younger audience to relate to. The wondrous journey that he has created will leave the reading craving for more . . . and more. I wonder what will happen when this series continues in Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd?

I rated this book an 8 out of 10.

[Hamant R · Rating 3 out of 5]

Akiko and her interplanetary crew Spuckler Boach, Mr.Beeba, Gax, And poog are on another adventure. But unfortunately they're lost too.If they wish to complete their mission to save Prince Footoppit who has been kidnapped, their only hope is to find a mysterious Queen, her name is Queen Pwipof the Shrubly Islands, who might be able to help them.But, however, Akiko and the rest of the gang have to survive a skugbit storm, find a way out of the belly of a giant sea snake, and sail the Moonguzzit sea to saftey. This was just another ordinary day in the lives of our intergalactic heros !!!!!

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

What was funny about this book was how the Sprubbly Island inhabitants are humans, but they are only 3 inches tall. Akiko is laying down, so they aren't scared of her. The admiral tells her to stand up, and 2 groups of soldiers run away. Then she has to duck to get into Queen Pwip's palace. Akiko, Spuckler and the others run into a meteor shower, that's why the ship crashed on the Sprubbly Islands. So they need directions from the Sprubly Islanders. Queen Pwip has an amazing sense of direction.

[Amelia P · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is about Akiko who is traveling with her space friends who have to travel to save the prince. However when a storm hits their ship they end up swimming to the shore of the sprubly islands. There, they await the help of the evil queen. However there is something strange about the inhibitants of the island.
I thought this book was very boring, I wouldn't read it unless you have a lower reading level. It wasn't suspensful and part of a trilogy that I didn't want to keep reading.

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn't read the first few chapters but from where I started Akiko and her friends where trapped inside a giant sea creature. And then after they got out her friends got captured. and a miny man came and captured her and took her to a palace. Will the prince be here? Will they get out? Where are her friends? read this book and find out.

[Carol Hardesty · Rating 4 out of 5]

"Akiko in the Sprubly Islands", while not as good as "Akiko on the Planet Smoo", is still a fun and exciting story. It reminds me strongly of "Gulliver's Travels" with its adventures at sea, giant monsters, and the Lilliputian-like people. A great book for young girls who love sci-fi.

[Marvin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this story because I was curious about what is popular with pre-teens/teens. The story is imaginative and well written. It is sprinkled with tidbits of wisdom nicely worked into the tale. I enjoyed reading it.

[Tristan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Used this book for a mini book report

[Gaijinmama · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great series! My kids (ages 7 and 10) both love it.
Excellent opportunities for Mom to read aloud in alien languages, robot voices or silly mock-British accents.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another beautiful piece of literature. 10/10 would recommend to anyone.

[Zora · Rating 5 out of 5]

#2 of 4

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's episodic and silly and perfect for reading aloud.