Akiko and the journey to Toog

the long version

"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.