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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  10. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  11. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  12. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  13. More questions for Sav
    02:00
    More questions for Sav
  14. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  15. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  16. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  17. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  18. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
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