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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. 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. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  10. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  11. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  14. Creating a Poem
    08:58
    Creating a Poem
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  17. Cracking questions
    02:08
    Cracking questions
  18. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
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