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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. Simon Cowell
    00:38
    Simon Cowell
  3. Raj
    01:15
    Raj
  4. Characters
    02:09
    Characters
  5. Finishing feelings
    01:20
    Finishing feelings
  6. School dinners
    00:54
    School dinners
  7. Thames
    01:04
    Thames
  8. Favourite book
    02:25
    Favourite book
  9. Next book
    01:00
    Next book
  10. Favourite author
    01:17
    Favourite author
  11. Gangsta Granny
    12:25
    Gangsta Granny
  12. Readers and writers
    06:47
    Readers and writers
  13. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  14. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  15. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  16. Rewilding and creating a space for nature
    09:01
    Rewilding and creating a space for nature
  17. Introduction to the Twitchers
    05:50
    Introduction to the Twitchers
  18. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  19. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  20. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  21. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
  22. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
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