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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
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    A first science fiction novel
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    Ghosts of Heaven
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    Spirals and cave art
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    The beginning of writing
  5. The teenage brain
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    The teenage brain
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    Writing realistically
  7. Reading
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    Reading
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    Into a dark cave
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    Questions near
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    Questions far
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    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
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    Slugs and Brain Pâté
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    Schools questions
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    The Great Storm Whale reading
  15. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
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    Wordplay
  17. Wizards of Once reading
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    Wizards of Once reading
  18. Characters
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    Characters
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    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
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