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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
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. The Egyptian Empire
    16:39
    The Egyptian Empire
  3. The British Empire
    04:33
    The British Empire
  4. The World Wars
    07:23
    The World Wars
  5. Weird and Wonderful Inventors
    02:32
    Weird and Wonderful Inventors
  6. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  7. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  8. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  9. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  10. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  11. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  12. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  13. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  14. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  15. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
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