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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. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
  7. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  8. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  9. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  10. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  11. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  12. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Introducing Cookie
    04:11
    Introducing Cookie
  15. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
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