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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. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  12. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  13. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  14. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  15. Draw Noi and his dad
    10:03
    Draw Noi and his dad
  16. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  17. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  18. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  19. Question time
    04:36
    Question time
  20. Comics
    04:26
    Comics
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