Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

Frank Cottrell Boyce

ISBN 10: 1982661291 ISBN 13: 9781982661298

Publisher: HarperCollins B and Blackstone Audio, 2019

Synopsis

A one-of-a-kind story of heart, humor, and finding one's place in the universe.

Prez knows that the best way to keep track of things is to make a list. That's important when you have a grandfather who is constantly forgetting. And it's even more important when your grandfather can't care for you anymore and you have to go live with a foster family out in the country.

Prez is still learning to fit in at his new home when he answers the door to meet Sputnik--a kid who is more than a little strange. First, he can hear what Prez is thinking. Second, he looks like a dog to everyone except Prez. Third, he can manipulate the laws of space and time. Sputnik, it turns out is an alien, and he's got a mission that requires Prez's help: the Earth has been marked for destruction, and the only way they can stop it is to come up with ten reasons why the planet should be saved.

Thus begins one of the most fun and eventful summers of Prez's life, as he and Sputnik set out on a journey to compile the most important list Prez has ever made--and discover just what makes our world so remarkable.

About this title

About the Author:

Frank Cottrell Boyce is the author of several books for children, including Framed and Millions, which was made into a movie by Oscar-winning director Danny Boyle. He lives in England with his family.

Review:

"A funny and touching story about a boy who, through a transformative summer, learns to expand his definitions of family and home."

-- "Publishers Weekly"

"Full of escapades, humor, and spunk, this is a stand-alone gem. For all middle grade shelves.

-- "School Library Journal (starred review)"

"Belly laughs are central to the action...A raucous adventure with a heart of gold."

-- "Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"

About this edition

• Publisher: HarperCollins B and Blackstone Audio
• Publication date: 2019
• ISBN 10: 1982661291
• ISBN 13: 9781982661298
• Binding: MP3 CD
• Number of pages: 1