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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. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  15. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  16. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  17. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  18. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  19. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  20. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  21. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  22. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  23. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
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