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Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd

Mark Crilley - Author

A science-fiction quest follows Akiko and her companions as they try to rescue a kidnapped prince, facing unusual obstacles on the way.

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Akiko's back! No longer simply a shy fourth-grade girl, she's become an intergalactic leader, taking her band of would-be heroes on a quest to find a kidnapped prince!Armed with a map showing the way to Alia Rellapor's castle, Akiko, Mr. Beeba, Spuckler, Gax, and Poog are nearing the end of their mission. But first they have to scale the Great Wall of Trudd. Like the Great Wall of China only bigger, the Great Wall of Trudd stretches across the landscape -- there's no way around it, under it, or through it. So Akiko and the gang will just have to find a way to go over it!But the Great Wall is just one of the many strange obstacles in their path that Akiko must overcome if she's finally to rescue Prince Froptoppit.

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Adventure· ExplainedTeamwork· ExplainedProblem-solving· Explained

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Fear and suspenseFrightening scenes

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Beyond the Cover

adventureteamworkproblem-solving

FictionIllustrated book

Themes in Context

A quest shaped by obstacles

Akiko and her companions are nearing the end of a mission to rescue Prince Froptoppit, but must first find a way over the Great Wall of Trudd and face other strange obstacles.Exploratory / explanatory

How the book presents it: The obstacles structure the journey, giving the group challenges to tackle as they try to rescue the prince.

Talk about: How do the companions approach a challenge that seems to block their way?

Why It May Be Worth Reading

The group’s shared mission and the succession of strange challenges make this a choice for readers who enjoy ensemble adventures and imaginative settings.

What Deserves Attention

The plot involves a kidnapped prince and a perilous journey.

A Conversation Worth Having

Which challenge seems hardest for the group, and what makes their different contributions useful?

Reading Approach

Try reading a chapter or section together, then pause to predict how the companions might tackle the next obstacle. Let the reader decide when to continue.

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What remains unconfirmed

A quest shaped by obstacles: The particular strategies, disagreements and outcomes are not established.

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Checked: 1 October 2026.

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