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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
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    A first science fiction novel
  2. Who likes stories?
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    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
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    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
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    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
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    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
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    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  12. No Breathing in Class
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    No Breathing in Class
  13. Questions from schools
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    Questions from schools
  14. How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
    02:32
    How Does Your Own Personal Experience Shape Your Writing?
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    Introducing Cookie
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    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  17. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
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    Reading of The River
  19. Feather reading
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    Feather reading
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    About Our Tower
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