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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. Questions from schools
    06:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  13. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  14. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  15. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  16. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  17. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  18. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  19. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  20. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
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