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Questions from West Calder High School
Pupils from West Calder High School in West Lothian put their questions to Alan.
  1. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  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. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  10. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  11. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  12. Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
    05:14
    Tom and Ross on starting to write and draw
  13. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  14. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  17. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
  18. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
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