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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. Poo communication
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    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
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    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Pets
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    Pets
  12. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
  13. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  14. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
  15. Noi and his family
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    Noi and his family
  16. Sport brings us together
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    Sport brings us together
  17. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  18. More questions for Sav
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    More questions for Sav
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    Wizards of Once reading
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    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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