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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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    Have a go!
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    My Heart
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    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
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    Working with young writers
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    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
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    Questions from West Calder High School
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    Boogie Woogie Buggy
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    Making the change
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    More questions for Sav
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