the adventure continuesswipe to travel
Aku: Battle
for Pyra
Aku saved a planet and wanted a break. Grandpa has one more mission. This planet is made of lava.
- Book 2
- On sale January 12, 2027
- Ages 8 to 12
where it all beginsswipe to travel
Aku: Journey
to Ibra
A beeping box in the basement. A helmet that knows his name. A grandfather who has been missing for a year.
- Book 1
- Instant New York Times bestseller
- Ages 8 to 12
Meet Aku.
Aku is a twelve-year-old from Indiana who dreams of becoming an astronaut. Then a space helmet turns up in his basement, and the dream stops being pretend.
Two books so far. Start with the basement.
An illustrated science-fiction series for readers 8 to 12. Written by New York Times bestselling author Micah Johnson and illustrated by Durk van der Meer.
Book 2
Pyra
Somewhere on this planet is the Gem. Something very old is guarding it.
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What is Aku?
Aku is an illustrated science-fiction adventure series for readers 8 to 12, written by New York Times bestselling author Micah Johnson. It follows a twelve-year-old from Indiana who finds a space helmet in his basement.
What age is Aku for?
Ages 8 to 12, grades 3 to 7. Battle for Pyra has a Lexile level of 650L and a Fountas & Pinnell level of U.
Which book comes first?
Aku: Journey to Ibra is Book 1. Aku: Battle for Pyra is Book 2 and picks up where Book 1 leaves off, so read them in order.
Is it scary?
There is danger, a villain and some close calls, the way there is in most adventure stories for this age. There is also a lot of humor, and the three friends look out for each other the whole way.