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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. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  10. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  11. Sarah’s route into fiction
    07:16
    Sarah’s route into fiction
  12. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  13. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  14. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  15. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
  16. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  17. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  18. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
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