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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. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  8. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  9. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  10. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  11. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  12. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  13. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  14. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  15. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  16. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
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