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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. Simon Cowell
    00:38
    Simon Cowell
  3. Raj
    01:15
    Raj
  4. Characters
    02:09
    Characters
  5. Finishing feelings
    01:20
    Finishing feelings
  6. School dinners
    00:54
    School dinners
  7. Thames
    01:04
    Thames
  8. Favourite book
    02:25
    Favourite book
  9. Next book
    01:00
    Next book
  10. Favourite author
    01:17
    Favourite author
  11. Gangsta Granny
    12:25
    Gangsta Granny
  12. Readers and writers
    06:47
    Readers and writers
  13. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  14. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  15. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  16. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  17. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  18. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  19. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  20. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  21. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  22. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
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