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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. A chat with Polly Dunbar
    08:39
    A chat with Polly Dunbar
  3. Arthur wakes up
    04:49
    Arthur wakes up
  4. Arthur's brother
    04:51
    Arthur's brother
  5. Arthur's mum
    05:34
    Arthur's mum
  6. Arthur's sister
    04:20
    Arthur's sister
  7. Arthur's dad
    05:06
    Arthur's dad
  8. Arthur's Dream Boat
    08:27
    Arthur's Dream Boat
  9. Meeting the puppets
    00:44
    Meeting the puppets
  10. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  11. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  12. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  13. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  14. Birdspotting Quiz
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    Birdspotting Quiz
  15. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  16. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
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    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  17. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
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    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  18. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
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    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
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