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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. Questions from schools
    08:43
    Questions from schools
  12. The Crackledawn Dragon
    02:10
    The Crackledawn Dragon
  13. Phil’s presentation
    21:56
    Phil’s presentation
  14. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  15. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  16. Hallowe'en in Scotland
    06:14
    Hallowe'en in Scotland
  17. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  18. This is a democracy
    00:39
    This is a democracy
  19. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  20. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
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