Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth von Frank Cottrell Boyce

The Blythes are a big, warm, family who live on a farm and sometimes foster children. Now Prez has come to live with them. But, though he seems cheerful and helpful, he never says a word. Then one day Prez answers the door to someone claiming to be his relative. This small, loud stranger carries a backpack, walks with a swagger and goes by the name of Sputnik.It seems they all think Sputnik is a dog. It's only Prez who thinks otherwise... 9+ With illustrations throughout.