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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  11. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  12. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  15. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  16. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  17. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  18. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  19. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
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