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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  16. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  17. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  18. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  19. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  20. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  21. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  22. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
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