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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  11. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  12. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  13. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  14. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  15. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  16. Using Scotland as a setting
    01:06
    Using Scotland as a setting
  17. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  18. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  19. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
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