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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. The start of it all
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    The start of it all
  3. Questions from Adison and Iona
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    Questions from Adison and Iona
  4. Illustrations
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    Illustrations
  5. Reading
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    Reading
  6. Questions from Halley and Ryan
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    Questions from Halley and Ryan
  7. Codes and puzzles
    02:31
    Codes and puzzles
  8. Questions from Ian and Keiran
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    Questions from Ian and Keiran
  9. Questions from all over the place!
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    Questions from all over the place!
  10. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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    Konnie’s Favourite Character
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    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  13. Using Scotland as a setting
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    Using Scotland as a setting
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    School days and writing
  15. Comics
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    Comics
  16. Cracking questions
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    Cracking questions
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    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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    Reading from The Crossing
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    This is a democracy
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