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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
  3. Reading from The Boxer
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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
  6. Dealing with Racists
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    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
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    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  14. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
  15. Making the change
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    Making the change
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    Inspired by travelling
  17. Storyboard
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    Storyboard
  18. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
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    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  19. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  20. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  21. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  22. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
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