Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth
Frank Cottrell-Boyce
Illustrated by Steven Lenton
10 August 2017Synopsis
Shortlisted for the 2017 Carnegie Medal, Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by the award-winning UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026 Frank Cottrell-Boyce is an funny out-of-this-world adventure. Perfect for children aged 8+ and illustrated throughout by Steven Lenton.
'Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eye' - Tom Fletcher, author of The Creakers
Can a dog from outer space save the world?
When Prez meets Sputnik – a small, loud alien – he's shocked to hear that the world is about to be destroyed. Unless Prez can show Sputnik ten things worth seeing or doing on Earth . . .
But Prez's list of amazing things is not quite the same as Sputnik's – will it be enough to save the planet?
'A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you have' - Independent
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10 August 2017
9781509845248Reviews
Comedy goldAmanda Craig, New Statesman
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy for childrenReadingZone
Full of heart and emotion that might just bring a tear to your eyeTom Fletcher
A wonderful and exciting story about friendship and appreciating what you haveIndependent
