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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
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    A first science fiction novel
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    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
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    Writing in Scots
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    Minging!
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    Taking on Roald Dahl
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    The right words
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    Quentin Blake
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    A reading in Scots
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    Questions
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    More questions
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    Even more questions
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    Discussing illustration
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