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I'll admit I only picked up this middle grade on Audible for Peter Capaldi narrating (have loved him since being obsessed with the film Local Hero in the 80s).....not far in but shaping up to be a great listen.

This is my book talk stack. I love Sputnik's guide for so many reasons. If you like Scotland, weird visitors that could be aliens or hallucinations, and middle grade fiction this book might be for you.

“...instead, a column of blinding, buzzing, red lights sliced through the air.” “....I am the Sputnik,” said Sputnik.

I like how Sputnik, the dog, has lots of fun super powers. He can fly and levitate stuff. Superheroes and powers are usually interesting topics for elementary students.

This is another book I skimmed through that I want to read all of. It seems very witty and cheerful, but also strange and intriguing. Sputnik, is a mysterious creature, but looks and seems like a dog to most. I think kids would find this humorous and an interesting idea for a story.

“The whole history of your wee planet is nothing but people looking for a home.“

I only read the summaries of this book and a small snippet of a chapter, but from what I read it seems like a super interesting book and an intriguing storyline. I think children would really enjoy this book.

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Boyce is a piece of modern fantasy. It was written in 2017. This book is about a family that adopts children. One day they adopt Prez and he is a happy boy, but he does not say any words. Later something appears on their doorstep claiming to be Prez's relative, their name is Sputnik. Sputnik rocks this whole families world and Prez has to protect them from it. Wish I had time to read this it seems so good!

The first audiobook I've ever read twice! Peter Capaldi does an excellent job with this wonderful book. I was nearly constantly smiling while listening to it. And occasionally shedding a tear. Highly recommended.

Prez is adrift - he doesn't have parents & his grandpa has Alzheimer's. He's at a foster home farm for the summer. One night he hears a knock at the door & meets Sputnik - a kilt and goggle wearing kid who hears Prez's thoughts and talks to him. Everyone else sees Prez as a dog. Sputnik is from outer space & has come to save Earth by discovering the 10 best things on it. Everything is an adventure with Sputnik who can time travel through space.

October 2018 recap: 19 books.
Fave: Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth, by Frank Cottrell Boyce (audio read by Peter Capaldi)
Least fave: A Bridge Too Far, by Cornelius Ryan (a DNF)

After enjoying the audio edition of this book (Peter Capaldi 😍😍😍), I borrowed the print edition from the library to enjoy all over again! And to find out how to spell Stramoddie.

I love, love, loved this book, which I read in the audio edition narrated by Peter Capaldi ❤️❤️ He did an excellent job reading this funny and touching story that I will definitely have to read again.

I read this to my son. I thoroughly enjoyed it. It was touching, human and at times laugh out loud funny. A good yarn about saving yourself while saving the planet along the way.

This was such a fun middle grade novel! I‘ll definitely be reading more by Boyce!
Prez ends up in foster care on a farm after his grandfather starts to exhibit signs of dementia. One evening a strange little man shows up at the house claiming to be from space- except that to everyone except Prez, he looks like a dog. All sorts of fun, heartwarming adventure ensues.

Why yes I DID just buy a children's audiobook simply because Peter Capaldi narrates it 😁
($2.99 on Audible if you do that thing. Although it might be UK Audible. I just heard about it from Frank Cottrell Boyce's Twitter and downloaded it through iTunes.)

Really enjoyed this book! Puts foster care, Alzheimer's disease and sci fi elements into one book.

So this is Zeus and he's our newest family member. We just adopted him Tuesday. He's full of energy so we take long walks to wear him out. 😊 love that I'm reading Sputnik's guide which also has a dog in it- sort of...