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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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    How to be a writer
  3. Michael Morpurgo's secret
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    Michael Morpurgo's secret
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    Sketch it out!
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    Everything is cool!
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    The Elephant in the Garden
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    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
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    Process of illustration and writing
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    Writing historical fiction
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    Reading from The Crossing
  13. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
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    Going around gardens!
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