Flight or Fight at the Edinburgh Book Fest Schools Teen Takeover Day

27 August 2026

Join me at the Edinburgh International Book Festival Schools Programme as I present my new book, WE ARE DRAGON, the final volume of the award-winning, Carnegie-longlisted I AM WOLF series!

In a savage world where huge technological Constructs fight for territory, a terrible enemy has arisen to threaten the world. Technical genius Rieka believes that she alone can turn the war. But the path she sets out on is dangerous, both for her and her friends. And all the while, there is a truth about herself she must face…

…If she doesn't, she could destroy everything she's trying to save.

I'll be taking part in the Secondary Schools Teen Takeover Day on Thursday 27th August. This is what Edinburgh Book Festival has to say:

Original, thought-provoking, and always incredibly exciting, Alastair’s books almost read like movies in the mind. How does he do that? Find out today in this session where Alastair encourages you to unlock your inner explorer to examine themes of friendship, finding yourself, and belonging.

I'll be chatting about what I loved about the stories and characters, about science fiction and what it can tell us about our own humanity – and even about a human superpower… Join me and find out!

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