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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. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  10. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  11. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  12. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  13. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  14. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  15. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  16. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  17. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  18. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
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