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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. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  11. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  12. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
  13. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  14. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  15. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  16. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  17. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  18. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  19. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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