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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. How to be a writer
    02:37
    How to be a writer
  3. Michael Morpurgo's secret
    03:21
    Michael Morpurgo's secret
  4. Sketch it out!
    02:37
    Sketch it out!
  5. Everything is cool!
    04:22
    Everything is cool!
  6. The Elephant in the Garden
    09:18
    The Elephant in the Garden
  7. Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    07:16
    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  8. More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    08:33
    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  9. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  10. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  11. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  12. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  13. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  14. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  15. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  16. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  17. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  18. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
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