Friendship and responsibility
Akiko and her crew begin a mission after learning that their friend Poog and Poog’s home planet are in trouble.
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Mark Crilley - Author
This is a lively space adventure in which Akiko and her crew respond to a friend’s crisis. Escaping captivity, facing explosive hazards and racing time create a clear sequence of high-stakes challenges.
"Poog's in trouble." Just three simple words, but they're enough to launch fifth-grade Akiko and the rest of her crew--Spuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, and Gax--on their next mission. And it just might be their most important mission yet: To save the planet Toog, home of their good friend Poog.Someone's out to destroy Toog, and only Akiko and the gang can stop them. But first they have to escape from a Toogolian jail cell, zoom through a barrage of exploding drobe mines, and enlist the help of Spuckler's old friend Fluggly Ragstubble--who's anything but helpful. The clock is ticking and every second counts. Will they win the race against time and save Poog's home planet?From the Hardcover edition.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceThis is a lively space adventure in which Akiko and her crew respond to a friend’s crisis. Escaping captivity, facing explosive hazards and racing time create a clear sequence of high-stakes challenges.
Akiko and her crew begin a mission after learning that their friend Poog and Poog’s home planet are in trouble.
The crew must escape captivity, pass through exploding mines and find assistance while time is running out.
The opening situation offers a useful chance to discuss how characters respond when someone they care about needs help, while also noticing how the story handles urgency and risky obstacles.
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