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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  11. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  12. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  13. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  14. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  15. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  16. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  17. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  18. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
  19. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
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