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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. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  9. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  10. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  11. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  12. Questions and Answers
    06:15
    Questions and Answers
  13. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  14. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  15. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
  16. Meeting the Wolf Queen
    02:20
    Meeting the Wolf Queen
  17. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
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