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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. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  12. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  13. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  14. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  15. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  16. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  17. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  18. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  19. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  20. Writing the Twitchers
    05:00
    Writing the Twitchers
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