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Inspired by travelling
Abi describes her early life and how her travels have found their way into her writing
  1. Inspired by travelling
    14:41
    Inspired by travelling
  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. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  11. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  12. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
  13. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  14. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  15. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  16. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  17. How to draw emotions
    04:34
    How to draw emotions
  18. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
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