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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. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  9. Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
    06:17
    Reading from 'Daisy on the Outer Line'
  10. How Catherine works
    00:59
    How Catherine works
  11. Draw Goldy the Gecko
    04:43
    Draw Goldy the Gecko
  12. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  13. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  14. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  15. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  16. Questions from the audience
    05:40
    Questions from the audience
  17. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
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