Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth
From the UK Children's Laureate 2024–2026
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth
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Peter Capaldi
About this listen
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+.
'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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- Anonymous User
- 30-10-2023
Hi
Best book ten our of ten I loved it sputnick was so funny he all was says have you read the manual
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- Anonymous User
- 26-01-2025
Fun story beautifully narrated.
This was a really fun story that tackled some big topics.
Peter Capaldi’s narration was superb, with each character having a distinct voice - and all very Scottish.
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- Erin
- 12-06-2018
What a wonderful little surprise
My daughter chose this book because it was narrated by Peter Capaldi, and his performance here was absolutely amazing, we will be hard pressed to find such an engaging narration again! When I heard so many giggles from her while she listened I thought I'd have a listen myself! I was hooked straight away, this story is funny, moving and surprisingly deep for a children's book. It's so nice to find an author who can write a hugely engaging story for children without being patronising! Really just a beautiful, intelligent story with a captivating performance by Peter Capaldi. We look forward to reading more from this author and hope that Peter spoils us with some more narrations in the future!
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