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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. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  12. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  13. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  14. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  15. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  16. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  17. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  18. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  19. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  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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