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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. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  10. The importance of libraries
    08:10
    The importance of libraries
  11. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  12. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  13. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  14. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  15. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  16. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  17. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  18. The story rollercoaster
    00:58
    The story rollercoaster
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