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The power of words
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David Almond marvels at the brain, young people's enthusiasm for books, and demonstrates the power of words on the mind.
  1. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  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. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  6. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  7. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  8. Discussing illustration
    03:51
    Discussing illustration
  9. One frame
    01:29
    One frame
  10. Reading of The River
    04:08
    Reading of The River
  11. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  12. Making the change
    03:33
    Making the change
  13. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  14. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  15. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  16. How did you plan the structure of the novel?
    02:38
    How did you plan the structure of the novel?
  17. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
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