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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  12. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  13. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  14. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  15. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  16. Storyboard
    03:26
    Storyboard
  17. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  18. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  20. Sue's early influences
    04:42
    Sue's early influences
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