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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  12. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  13. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  14. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  15. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  16. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  17. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  18. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  19. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  20. School days
    03:57
    School days
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