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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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    Ghosts of Heaven
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    Spirals and cave art
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    The beginning of writing
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    The teenage brain
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    Writing realistically
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    Reading
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    Into a dark cave
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    Questions near
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    Questions far
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    Prez
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    Introducing Wain
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    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  15. The main characters
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    The main characters
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    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  17. Final thoughts
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    Final thoughts
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    No Breathing in Class
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    Discovering New Words
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