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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. Scots
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    Scots
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    Writing in Scots
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    Minging!
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    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
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    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
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    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
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    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
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    Questions
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    More questions
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    Even more questions
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    How to draw emotions
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    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
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    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
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    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
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    Questions and Answers
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    Questions from schools
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    Chae is Dr Who
  19. How do you come up with names for your characters?
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    How do you come up with names for your characters?
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    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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