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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. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  10. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  11. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  12. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  13. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  14. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  15. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  16. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  17. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  18. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
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