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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. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  10. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  11. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  12. Scrapbooks and plans
    05:43
    Scrapbooks and plans
  13. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  14. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  15. Stories are people
    01:59
    Stories are people
  16. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  17. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  18. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
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