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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. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  12. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  13. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  14. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  15. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  16. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  17. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  18. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  19. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  20. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
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