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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. Ghosts of Heaven
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    Ghosts of Heaven
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    Spirals and cave art
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    The beginning of writing
  5. The teenage brain
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    The teenage brain
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    Writing realistically
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    Reading
  8. Into a dark cave
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    Into a dark cave
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    Questions near
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    Questions far
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    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
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    How to Draw Granville's Head
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    Joyful Poetry
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    Draw along
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    School days
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    Walking and talking
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    The Crackledawn Dragon
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    Cardboard Cowboys reading
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    Finding the bear
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    Boogie Woogie Buggy
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