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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    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
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  12. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  13. School days
    03:57
    School days
  14. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  15. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  16. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  17. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  18. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  19. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  20. Questions from schools
    06:15
    Questions from schools
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