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Stories and puzzles
Alastair talks about how he first got into writing books
  1. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  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. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  10. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  11. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  12. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  13. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  14. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  15. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  16. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  17. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  18. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
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