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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. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  12. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  13. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  14. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  15. Orion Lost reading
    02:48
    Orion Lost reading
  16. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  17. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  18. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  19. Twitch reading
    05:36
    Twitch reading
  20. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
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