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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. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  10. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  11. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  12. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  13. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  14. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  15. Final thoughts
    01:33
    Final thoughts
  16. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  17. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  18. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
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