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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. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
    06:17
    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Wizards of Once reading
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    Wizards of Once reading
  8. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  9. Slugs and Brain Pâté
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    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  10. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  11. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  12. Dragonese
    01:19
    Dragonese
  13. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  14. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  15. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  16. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
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