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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. 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. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  12. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  13. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  14. Chris McQueer – reading
    03:07
    Chris McQueer – reading
  15. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  16. Questions from schools
    05:58
    Questions from schools
  17. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
  18. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  19. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
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