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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. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  3. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  4. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  5. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  6. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  7. Discovering New Words
    03:16
    Discovering New Words
  8. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  9. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  10. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  11. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  12. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  13. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  14. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  15. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  16. Draw the Light Ship
    05:16
    Draw the Light Ship
  17. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  18. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
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