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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. Sue's presentation
    11:34
    Sue's presentation
  9. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  10. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  11. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  12. Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
    03:40
    Cat Hepburn – poetry reading
  13. Questions from schools
    06:06
    Questions from schools
  14. How Books Start
    06:40
    How Books Start
  15. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  16. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  17. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
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