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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. Simon Cowell
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    Simon Cowell
  3. Raj
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    Raj
  4. Characters
    02:09
    Characters
  5. Finishing feelings
    01:20
    Finishing feelings
  6. School dinners
    00:54
    School dinners
  7. Thames
    01:04
    Thames
  8. Favourite book
    02:25
    Favourite book
  9. Next book
    01:00
    Next book
  10. Favourite author
    01:17
    Favourite author
  11. Gangsta Granny
    12:25
    Gangsta Granny
  12. Readers and writers
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    Readers and writers
  13. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  14. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  15. The main characters
    03:46
    The main characters
  16. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  17. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  18. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  19. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  20. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  21. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  22. Wishes
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    Wishes
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