Sputnik’s Guide to Life on Earth

If an alien came to Earth, what would be on his to-do list? Laugh lots finding out! What’s even funnier than a brand new book by comic genius Frank Cottrell Boyce? An alien who knocks on your door and makes people think he’s a dog! When Prez answers the door to Sputnik, a small alien wearing a kilt swaggers in. And what do Prez’s foster family do? Pat his head and give him doggie-treats! Bizarre! Prez is the only one who can see that Sputnik is really an alien. Not a scary bad-guy alien. A straight-up funny guy. But what’s Sputnik doing on Earth? Unleashing chaos. Writing a guidebook. Saving the planet. And totally blowing your mind…

  • New from master storyteller Frank Cottrell Boyce
  • A funny tale of family, aliens and finding yourself
  • Frank won the 2004 Carnegie Medal for Millions
  • His other books include Cosmic and Broccoli Boy

Recent reviews

See all reviews

Who's reading this?

Authors

  • Photo of Frank Cottrell Boyce

    Frank Cottrell Boyce

    Frank Cottrell Boyce is an author, screenwriter and writer of the London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremony! His first children’s book Millions won the Carnegie medal, and was made into a film by Danny Boyle. He used to run a Punch and Judy show, earning a fortune in small change, and just like Damian in Millions, he is a Catholic who is fascinated by stories of the saints.

    Awards

    Winner of the Carnegie Medal for Millions.

  • Awards

    Winner of the Sainsbury’s Book Award for The Nothing To See Here Hotel.

Rate this book

  1. loved it
  2. liked it
  3. okay
  4. not for me
  5. rubbish
Write about this book