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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. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  12. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  13. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  14. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  15. How to Draw Eric Dynamite
    08:33
    How to Draw Eric Dynamite
  16. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  17. Drawing Bugbops
    10:18
    Drawing Bugbops
  18. Finding the bear
    01:06
    Finding the bear
  19. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  20. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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