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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. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  12. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  13. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  14. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  15. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  16. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  17. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  18. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  19. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  20. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
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