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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
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    A first science fiction novel
  2. Introducing Cookie
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    Introducing Cookie
  3. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
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    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  4. Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
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    Cookie’s Brain Busting Quiz
  5. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  6. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  7. Pets
    00:55
    Pets
  8. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  9. Hooked on Reading
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    Hooked on Reading
  10. Becoming an Author
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    Becoming an Author
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. More Cookie Books
    01:04
    More Cookie Books
  13. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  14. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  15. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  16. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
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    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  17. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
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    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  18. Keep going!
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    Keep going!
  19. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  20. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  21. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  22. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
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    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
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