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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  12. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  13. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  16. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  17. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  18. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  19. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  20. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
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