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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. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  12. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  13. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  14. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  15. Joyful Poetry
    00:53
    Joyful Poetry
  16. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  17. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  18. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  19. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  20. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
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