Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd

Akiko Books #3

by Mark Crilley

Fourth-grade Earthling Akiko and her extraterrestrial crew are nearing the end of their mission, and there’s nothing that can stop this band of intrepid rescuers. Or is there? Akiko, Mr. Beeba, Spuckler Boach, Gax, and Poog have faced many obstacles along the way, but now they are confronted by the biggest the Great Wall of Trudd. Like the Great Wall of China, only bigger, this wall stretches across the landscape—there’s no way around it, under it, or through it. So Akiko and the gang will have to find a way to go over it!

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

176 pages, Paperback

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

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is an awesome book in the series. They have to climb a wall that is more than 100 feet tall. Will they make it? Read this book to find out.

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun and adventurous. Can't wait for what happens next! :D

[The Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Asher (7yo) read.

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another enjoyable book about Akiko. Fun to re-read this book that I read aloud to my children when they were younger.

[TheGardenerRevives · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perhaps my favorite of the Akiko books I read when I was younger. When I see it on my shelf it makes me think of Akiko and her friends hiking through sunny meadows, an image that usually cheers me up. The Akiko novelizations represent the first time I encountered a book series that felt like a Saturday morning action cartoon show, so they are a bit special for me.

I love the descriptions of food at the fast-food restaurant on the middle of the bridge As a kid/teen I was also reading the Redwall series, which also has lots of descriptions of food, in a very different setting. So the Smudko's episode in Great Wall of Trudd is kind of like an alien Redwall feast, in my mind. I also like the logistical challenge the friends face in getting over the wall, and the mysterious episode with Poog and a new villain.

[Johnny Bennett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd maintains the engaging and well-paced narrative characteristic of the series. The appearance of the mysterious Thronk raises questions about his true nature—is he a genuine antagonist or merely playing a role? The introduction of Yabby, the bored Smud Burger chef, adds a delightful touch of humor, serving as a mood-lightening element throughout the story. The book concludes abruptly, leaving readers eager for the next installment.

Primarily targeting a readership between elementary and middle school, this book may carry a trace of childishness that could be less appealing to most adults. However, for those open to the overt simplicity of the characters, it offers an enjoyable and light reading experience.

[Conan Tigard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoy reading the Akiko books. Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd is fun and well written. There is nothing bad in the story like violence and death, which, in my opinion, should not appear in book written for a younger audience.

Any young adult will enjoy the two week adventure that Akiko finds herself in and find themselves looking forward to reading the next few chapters. The artwork is a lovely bonus that can help you picture exactly what the author was thinking.

Overall, I find that all three of the Akio books so far are excellent reads for children of all ages and should not be missed. How will it all end in Akiko in the Castle of Alia Rellapor. I don't know and I cannot wait to find out.

I rated this book an 8 out of 10.

[Carol Hardesty · Rating 3 out of 5]

The reason for the three-out-of-five-stars rating for "Akiko and the Great Wall of Trudd" is because it's my least favorite of the original "Akiko" tetralogy. (When I say "least favorite", I mean just that. I don't *hate* it.) The plot mainly consists of climbing a big wall and crossing a long bridge. Not exactly the most exciting of stories. However, it still has its memorable parts and - again - I didn't hate it.

[Sabrina Bellesbach · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Groundbreaking. Mark Crilley is the next Harper Lee folks. Hope you're ready.