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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. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  10. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  11. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  12. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  13. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  14. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  15. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  16. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  17. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
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