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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. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  12. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  13. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  14. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  15. Have a go!
    01:10
    Have a go!
  16. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  17. Illustrating the Book
    02:15
    Illustrating the Book
  18. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  19. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
  20. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
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