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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  10. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  11. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  12. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
  13. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  14. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  15. How to draw a blobfish
    03:35
    How to draw a blobfish
  16. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  17. Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  18. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
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