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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  11. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  12. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  13. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  14. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  15. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  16. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  17. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  18. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  19. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
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