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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
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    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
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    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
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    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. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  14. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  15. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  16. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
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    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  17. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  18. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  19. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  20. How to Draw Granville's Head
    04:23
    How to Draw Granville's Head
  21. Poetry is everywhere
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    Poetry is everywhere
  22. Phil’s characters
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    Phil’s characters
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