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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  10. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  11. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  12. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  13. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  14. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  15. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  16. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  17. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  18. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
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