The Escape from the Asteroid Prison

Kids’ Stories Book

By: Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi

Narrated by: Sahana Goldfinch

Wrongfully accused of being a 'Star Bandit,' ten-year-old Jax is sentenced to life in Asteroid Prison XK-5, a high-tech dungeon where hope goes to die. Surrounded by humming machinery, ever-watching laser eyes, and served daily bowls of disgusting 'Glow-Slop,' Jax's future looks as bleak as the endless space outside his porthole. But a mysterious whisper in the vents from an old, four-armed inmate named Zorp sparks an impossible plan. Using a map made of stardust, a key carved from a spork, and a forgotten ship hidden in the asteroid's heart, they must outwit the cruel and cunning Warden Grol. It's a desperate race against time, a high-stakes chase through comet tails and laser fire. Can a boy and his unlikely friend escape the inescapable, or will their bid for freedom end in the cold, silent darkness of space?

©2025 Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi (P)2025 Ayokunle Mathew Akinbi

True challenges for kids

Most kids books with cartoons on the cover never truly challenge the lead. This book has the lead facing some tough choices. He has to face tasks that would be daunting for adults.

The narrator told the story beautifully. While listening I felt I was back inside the mind of a little kid. She has the perfect voice for kids books. I can’t wait to listen to the next book she narrates.