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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. Birdspotting Quiz
    05:46
    Birdspotting Quiz
  13. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  14. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  15. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  16. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
  17. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  18. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  19. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  20. Relationship Counsellor
    02:45
    Relationship Counsellor
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