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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  10. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  11. Bear Moves
    02:28
    Bear Moves
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
    05:25
    Reading of The Gecko and the Echo
  14. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  15. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  16. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  17. Remembering Kobe Bryant
    01:41
    Remembering Kobe Bryant
  18. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
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