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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 Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  3. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  4. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
    06:44
    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  5. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  6. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  7. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  8. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  13. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  14. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  15. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  16. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  17. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  18. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  19. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  20. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  21. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  22. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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