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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. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  12. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  13. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  14. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  15. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  16. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  17. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  18. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  19. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  20. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
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