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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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    Move it
  3. My dad knows everything
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    My dad knows everything
  4. Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
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    Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
  5. The noise!
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    The noise!
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    The space
  7. What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
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    What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
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    Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
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    Phil’s characters
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    Questions from pupils
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    Finding the bear
  12. A question from Freya.
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    A question from Freya.
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    S is for Scots
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    Konnie’s Favourite Character
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    Reading from The Boxer
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    Question time
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    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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