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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. Move it
    00:51
    Move it
  3. My dad knows everything
    04:26
    My dad knows everything
  4. Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
    05:50
    Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
  5. The noise!
    03:52
    The noise!
  6. The space
    01:18
    The space
  7. What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
    03:19
    What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
  8. Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
    04:33
    Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
  9. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  10. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  11. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  12. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  13. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  14. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  15. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  16. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  17. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  18. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
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