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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. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  12. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  13. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
  14. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  15. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  16. Gil's bug hospital
    05:28
    Gil's bug hospital
  17. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  18. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  19. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  20. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
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