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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  12. Steven Lenton's illustrations
    00:35
    Steven Lenton's illustrations
  13. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  14. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  15. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  16. Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
    08:13
    Writing Tips with... Catherine Rayner
  17. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  18. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  19. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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