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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. Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
    08:03
    Mairi Hedderwick chats with Janice Forsyth
  3. Katie Morag and Cbeebies
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    Katie Morag and Cbeebies
  4. Ideas for stories
    02:10
    Ideas for stories
  5. The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
    13:05
    The story of Katie Morag and the Tiresome Ted
  6. Questions from the audience
    06:23
    Questions from the audience
  7. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  8. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
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    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  9. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  10. How do you come up with names for your characters?
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    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  11. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  14. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  15. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  16. The real world and the fictional world
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    The real world and the fictional world
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