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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
  12. Draw along
    10:28
    Draw along
  13. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  14. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  15. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  16. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  17. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  18. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  19. Authors Live with Holly Bourne
    34:04
    Authors Live with Holly Bourne
  20. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
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