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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. Bendy, bendy toothbrush
    03:49
    Bendy, bendy toothbrush
  3. Book titles
    03:49
    Book titles
  4. Going through the old photos
    06:17
    Going through the old photos
  5. Hand on the bridge
    02:21
    Hand on the bridge
  6. If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
    02:29
    If you weren't writing poetry books for children what would you like to have done instead?
  7. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  8. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  9. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  10. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  11. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  12. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  13. UK schools vs American schools
    02:13
    UK schools vs American schools
  14. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  15. McLean Primary eco projects
    02:44
    McLean Primary eco projects
  16. Manjeet’s writing process
    07:37
    Manjeet’s writing process
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