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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. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  10. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
  11. Creating a magical place
    06:49
    Creating a magical place
  12. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  13. Reading The Undefeated
    03:32
    Reading The Undefeated
  14. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  15. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  16. I can do this!
    02:32
    I can do this!
  17. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  18. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
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