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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
  4. The beginning of writing
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    The beginning of writing
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    The teenage brain
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    Writing realistically
  7. Reading
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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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    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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    Toxic Relationships
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    What's Sputnik up to?
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    A sudden idea
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    Tom on his illustrations
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    Room on the Broom in Scots
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    Discovering New Words
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    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
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    Walking and talking
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    It Does Matter
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