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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
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    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
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    Mental Health
  12. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  13. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  14. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
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    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  16. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  17. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  18. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  19. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
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    A Dog with Nice Ears
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