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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. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  14. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  15. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  16. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  17. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  18. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  19. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  20. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  21. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  22. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
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