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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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
  12. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  13. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  14. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  15. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  16. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  17. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  18. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  19. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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