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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. Health and Medicine
    04:36
    Health and Medicine
  7. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  8. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  9. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  10. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  11. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  12. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  13. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  14. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
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    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
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