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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  13. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  14. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  15. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  16. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  17. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  18. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  19. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  20. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  21. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
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