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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. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  12. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  13. Y is for Young Adult
    03:43
    Y is for Young Adult
  14. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  15. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  16. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  17. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  18. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  19. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  20. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
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