Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor

Akiko Books #4

by Mark Crilley

Akiko and her crew — Spuckler Boach, Mr. Beeba, Poog, and Gax — have faced dangers unimaginable to the average fourth-grade earthling. Now their mission is finally coming to an end. At last they’ve reached the castle of Alia Rellapor — but that doesn’t mean that things have gotten any easier. The castle is heavily guarded by robots and getting inside won’t be easy. If they do get in, they have to locate Prince Froptoppit, free him from captivity, and escape from the castle without alerting the guards or their leader, the half man — half machine Throck. Can a girl who’s too scared to be school safety leader pull it off? If anyone can, Akiko can!

Genres: Fiction, Science Fiction, Childrens, Middle Grade, Young Adult, Fantasy

155 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2001

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

[Kenneth Marquez · Rating 2 out of 5]

I liked this book because it is a fiction book and it also has characters that aren´t realistic. I recommend this book to people that like fiction books.

[Johnny Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor, the fourth installment in the Akiko series by Mark Crilley, brings the original story arc to a satisfying conclusion. Aimed at late elementary or early middle school readers, these books are easy reads for adults but still offer mild entertainment value.

While Book 4 may not be as funny as its predecessor, it still delivers a few unexpected twists and turns as Akiko and her crew embark on their final adventure. The story maintains its tone, making it suitable for its target audience without containing anything that would offend a general readership.

Overall, Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor maintains the series' trademark campiness, offering a fun and enjoyable read for young readers.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Satisfying conclusion to the first four books of the Akiko series.

[Tricia · Rating 3 out of 5]

We own this entire Akiko series (including some autographed copies!), but my 6yo wanted to start with this one. He thoroughly enjoyed it, and often asked me to keep reading even though it was time to turn off the light. There are parts that refer back to events from the earlier books, but mostly along the lines of "I can't believe we went through X to get here." In other words, you can follow the story just fine if you start here, but Crilley is such an enjoyable author and Akiko such a likable character that you might as well read the entire series. I have a feeling we'll be starting book 1 tonight.

[Hamant R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Akiko was a regular school girl to every oine else in the school thought so , but she was nothing like that, she has been on an adventure to find the prince of Frotoppit, she alos had help doing that, her freinds poog, Spuckler, Mr.Beeba and Spucklers robot gax was in the adventure with her, and their journey was long and painful. but, Trudd the evil villan who kidnapps the prince is in their way and everytime they encounter each ohter they end upin a bad situation. So to get to Alia Rellapor's castle they have face alo of dangerous things, so they walk the distance from the forest all the way to the castle.

[Conan Tigard · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a wonderful four-part series that I will sorely miss. Mark Crilley has told a superb story about a trepidatious fourth-grade who grows into a confident young lady by the end of the four books.

There seem to be more illustrations in this book compared to all the others, but I find it adds to the entertainment value...and kids will love it. I was happy to finally meet Alia Rellapor and was pleased by the ending of this series. I only hope that Mr. Crilley writes another series.

Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor is a great book and a very fun read. The Akiko series is for young readers who want a little adventure in their lives.

I rated this book an 8 out of 10.

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off, I just want to say that these characters are some of my favorites ever! It's one thing to really like people in a book; it's completely another to feel like they're family.
Also, the plot twists at the climax were great, and I loved how it ended. The garden scene and the bit with Poog was the perfect way to end the adventure. I only wish we'd gotten to discover a bit more about Poog, but maybe that'll come in later books.

[Esmeralda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Arkiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor by Mark Crilley is about a boy that is trying to get in the castle to save one of her friends. The book is about that a boy was trying to go to the prince of the castle for he can see how the prince is treating his friend. I like this book because it telled that a Arkiko want to save his friend and didn't care if it was it's family member. I will recommended this book to people like reading books about castles and people saving lives.

[Carol Hardesty · Rating 4 out of 5]

Next to "Akiko on the Planet Smoo", "Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor" is my favorite book in the 'Akiko' series. It's full of twists, action-packed, heartwarming, and satisfying - everything a finale should be. It's such a perfect conclusion, in fact, that I wish Mark Crilley would have stopped here and not written any more 'Akiko' books. After "Alia Rellapor", it just felt like overkill.

[Rebecca Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just finished the story arc of Akiko on her first adventure on Planet Smoo with my nieces yesterday. This is one of my favorite books for kids in early elementary. It's a fun adventure with silly and endearing characters. The main character is thoughtful and honest, and not always feeling brave, but she tries her best, and always rises to the challenge- surprising herself!

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really like this one because they finally reach the prince but they have so much trouble and end up not making it out. Why don't they make it out? Will the prince be ok? Will they be ok? Rea dthis book to find out.

[Cordelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A book about a 4th grader, Akiko, who has fantastic adventures with her alien friends.

[Gaijinmama]

Love, love, love this series!!

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

And then my child said, "Is there more Akiko?"

Yes, yes we will.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

A thrilling tale of the gang saving Prince Froptoppit. This book had me quite literally on the edge of my seat with its incredibly surprising plot twists. 5 freaking stars.

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Asher (7yo) read.