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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. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  10. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  11. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  12. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  14. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  15. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  16. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  17. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
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