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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. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  12. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  13. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  14. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  15. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  16. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  17. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  18. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  19. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  20. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
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