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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. Scots
    01:14
    Scots
  3. Writing in Scots
    01:54
    Writing in Scots
  4. Minging!
    00:42
    Minging!
  5. Taking on Roald Dahl
    02:40
    Taking on Roald Dahl
  6. The right words
    02:22
    The right words
  7. Quentin Blake
    00:42
    Quentin Blake
  8. A reading in Scots
    02:35
    A reading in Scots
  9. Questions
    01:21
    Questions
  10. More questions
    03:14
    More questions
  11. Even more questions
    03:39
    Even more questions
  12. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  13. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  14. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  15. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  18. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  19. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  20. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  21. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
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