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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
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    A first science fiction novel
  2. Two of David's novels
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    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
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    The local library
  4. Imagination
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    Imagination
  5. The power of words
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    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
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    Starting as a writer
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    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
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    More Q&A with David Almond
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    Reading from The Boxer
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    How Books Start
  11. The right words in the right order
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    The right words in the right order
  12. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
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    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
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