What reading level is Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth?

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth appropriate for?

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Divorce & Family Change, Mild Peril.

What genre is Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth?

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth have any content warnings?

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Divorce & Family Change, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth?

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth by Frank Cottrell Boyce is 184 pages.

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

Frank Cottrell Boyce

Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frank Cottrell Boyce

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever met someone who looks like a dog to everyone else but can hear your thoughts? Prez is just trying to settle into his new home when Sputnik shows up—an alien with powers that bend space and time. Together, they must create a list of ten reasons to save Earth, but can they finish before it's too late?

Themes

Friendship Family Adventure Science & NatureExtraterrestrial beings

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Prez, a boy adjusting to life with a foster family, who meets Sputnik—an alien with extraordinary abilities. The story explores themes of friendship, belonging, and environmental appreciation as the pair work to save Earth by listing its most valuable qualities. Suitable for ages 9-12, it handles family change and mild peril in a heartwarming and humorous way.