Akiko and the Alpha Centauri 5000
By: written and illustrated by Mark Crilley
Publisher: Dell Yearling
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 153
ISBN-13: 9780440418924
Subjects: Science fiction; Juvenile fiction; Adventure and adventurers; Japanese Americans; Fiction
Description: Akiko's spaceship race from one side of the galaxy to the other is complicated when Spuckler discovers that an old rival of his is also competing. Akiko and her crew-Spuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, Poog, and Gax-are competing in an intergalactic race from one side of the universe to the other. Along the way they have to make it through the narrow passages of the Labyrinth of Lulla-ma-Waygo, the notorious Almost Black Hole of Luzbert-7, and the deadly Jaws of McVluddapuck. All Akiko wants to do is make it back to Earth in one piece! But when Spuckler discovers that his old rival Bluggamin Streed is also in the race, winning becomes the most important thing. And Akiko quickly finds herself caught up in the competition. Who will go home with the celebrated Centauri Cup?
Notes: Previously published: New York : Delacorte Press, 2003.

Sequel to: Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor.