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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. 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. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  14. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  15. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  16. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  17. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  18. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  19. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  20. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  21. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  22. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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