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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. How to be a writer
    02:37
    How to be a writer
  3. Michael Morpurgo's secret
    03:21
    Michael Morpurgo's secret
  4. Sketch it out!
    02:37
    Sketch it out!
  5. Everything is cool!
    04:22
    Everything is cool!
  6. The Elephant in the Garden
    09:18
    The Elephant in the Garden
  7. Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    07:16
    Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  8. More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
    08:33
    More Q&A with Michael Morpurgo
  9. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  10. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  11. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  12. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  13. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  14. Questions from schools
    07:37
    Questions from schools
  15. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  16. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  17. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
  18. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
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