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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  14. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  15. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  16. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  17. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  18. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  19. Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
    09:49
    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
  20. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  21. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  22. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
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