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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  12. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  13. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  14. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  15. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  16. Health and Medicine
    04:36
    Health and Medicine
  17. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  18. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  19. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  20. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
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