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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. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  10. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  11. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  12. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  16. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  17. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  18. Brian’s writing and favourite books
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    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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