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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  12. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  13. S is for Scots
    03:30
    S is for Scots
  14. No Breathing in Class
    04:08
    No Breathing in Class
  15. Sputnik
    00:55
    Sputnik
  16. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  17. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  18. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  19. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  20. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
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