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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  14. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  15. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  16. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  17. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  18. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  19. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  20. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  21. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  22. Hallowe'en in Scotland
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    Hallowe'en in Scotland
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