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Favourite book
What are Alastair's favourite books?
  1. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
  2. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Remembering Kobe Bryant
    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
  12. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  13. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  14. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  15. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  16. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  17. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  18. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  19. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
  20. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
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