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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. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  12. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  13. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  14. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  15. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  16. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  17. We are all storytellers
    05:27
    We are all storytellers
  18. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  19. The Undefeated
    01:19
    The Undefeated
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    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
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