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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. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  9. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  10. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  11. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  12. What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
    03:02
    What Can Boys Learn From This Novel?
  13. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  14. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  15. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  16. Down Behind The Dustbin
    02:41
    Down Behind The Dustbin
  17. A bit of a read
    04:28
    A bit of a read
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