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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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  7. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  8. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  9. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  10. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  11. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  12. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  13. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  14. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  15. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
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