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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. A question from Blake
    01:15
    A question from Blake
  11. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  12. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  13. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  14. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  15. How to Train Your Dragon reading
    04:38
    How to Train Your Dragon reading
  16. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  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. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  19. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
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