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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. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  10. Questions from schools
    07:40
    Questions from schools
  11. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  12. Desert island books
    02:27
    Desert island books
  13. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  14. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  15. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  16. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  17. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  18. Ideas and inspirational teachers
    05:32
    Ideas and inspirational teachers
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