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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. Simon Cowell
    00:38
    Simon Cowell
  3. Raj
    01:15
    Raj
  4. Characters
    02:09
    Characters
  5. Finishing feelings
    01:20
    Finishing feelings
  6. School dinners
    00:54
    School dinners
  7. Thames
    01:04
    Thames
  8. Favourite book
    02:25
    Favourite book
  9. Next book
    01:00
    Next book
  10. Favourite author
    01:17
    Favourite author
  11. Gangsta Granny
    12:25
    Gangsta Granny
  12. Readers and writers
    06:47
    Readers and writers
  13. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  14. My Heart
    01:52
    My Heart
  15. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  16. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  17. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  18. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  19. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  20. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  21. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  22. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
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