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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
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    Ghosts of Heaven
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    Spirals and cave art
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    The beginning of writing
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    The teenage brain
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    Writing realistically
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    Reading
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    Into a dark cave
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    Questions near
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    Questions far
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    Poet recommendations
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    Draw along
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    Health and Medicine
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    Reading of The River
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    Working with young writers
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    Phil’s presentation
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    Questions from the audience
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    Birdspotting Quiz
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    Audience questions
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