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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  11. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  12. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  13. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  14. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  15. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  16. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  17. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  18. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  19. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
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