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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 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  12. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  13. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  14. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  15. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  16. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  17. Feather reading
    06:20
    Feather reading
  18. Questions
    04:03
    Questions
  19. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  20. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
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