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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. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
  12. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  13. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  14. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  15. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  16. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  17. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  18. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  19. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  20. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
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