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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. Poo communication
    02:58
    Poo communication
  3. Otter party
    02:15
    Otter party
  4. The study of poo
    04:25
    The study of poo
  5. The size of a whale
    06:32
    The size of a whale
  6. Tiger skull
    04:20
    Tiger skull
  7. Book introduction
    02:33
    Book introduction
  8. Book reading
    03:58
    Book reading
  9. Questions from the audience
    03:05
    Questions from the audience
  10. Questions and answers
    05:31
    Questions and answers
  11. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
  14. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  15. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  16. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  17. Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
    02:35
    Forrester High's 2048 Predictions
  18. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  19. Don't Kvetch
    01:55
    Don't Kvetch
  20. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
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