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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  11. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  12. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  13. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  14. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  15. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  16. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  17. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  18. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  19. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
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