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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. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  9. Noi and his family
    03:19
    Noi and his family
  10. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  11. Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
    16:05
    Whuppity Stoorie by Lari Don
  12. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  13. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  14. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  15. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  16. Pupils' questions
    07:21
    Pupils' questions
  17. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
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