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Questions from West Calder High School
Pupils from West Calder High School in West Lothian put their questions to Alan.
  1. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  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. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  12. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  13. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  14. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  15. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  16. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  17. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  18. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  19. Reluctant reader to avid writer
    08:03
    Reluctant reader to avid writer
  20. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
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    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
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