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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
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    A first science fiction novel
  2. Ghosts of Heaven
    02:56
    Ghosts of Heaven
  3. Spirals and cave art
    02:59
    Spirals and cave art
  4. The beginning of writing
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    The beginning of writing
  5. The teenage brain
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    The teenage brain
  6. Writing realistically
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    Writing realistically
  7. Reading
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    Reading
  8. Into a dark cave
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    Into a dark cave
  9. Questions near
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    Questions near
  10. Questions far
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    Questions far
  11. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
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    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  12. Creating a Poem
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    Creating a Poem
  13. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  14. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
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    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  15. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
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    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
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    Hooked on Reading
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    Introducing Cookie
  18. Becoming an Author
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    Becoming an Author
  19. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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    100 Words on Friendship
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