Akiko and the Alpha Centauri 5000
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?From the Hardcover edition.
Adventure and adventurers, Juvenile Fiction, Fiction, Science fiction, Japanese Americans
Mark Crilley
Mark Crilley (born 1965) is a comic artist and author.