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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. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  12. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  13. Boogie Woogie Buggy
    01:41
    Boogie Woogie Buggy
  14. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  15. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  18. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  19. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  20. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
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