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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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
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    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
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    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
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    It Does Matter
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    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
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    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
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    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
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    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
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    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
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    Question and Answer - Part 2
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    Flirting and locker room talk
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    Bear Moves
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    Draw along
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    04:02
    Questions from schools
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    100 Words on Friendship
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    Sarah’s route into fiction
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    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
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    Meeting the Wolf Queen
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    Reading from Maddy Yip's guide to life
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