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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  14. School Questions
    05:51
    School Questions
  15. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  16. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  17. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  18. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  19. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  20. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  21. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  22. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
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