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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  11. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  12. Themes of The Infinite
    01:29
    Themes of The Infinite
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  14. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  15. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  16. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  17. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  18. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
  19. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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