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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. Questions from schools
    07:16
    Questions from schools
  9. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  10. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  11. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  12. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  13. Names and Questions
    07:57
    Names and Questions
  14. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
  15. Favourite Scots Words
    04:20
    Favourite Scots Words
  16. Hand on the Bridge
    02:28
    Hand on the Bridge
  17. Reading from The Infinite
    05:46
    Reading from The Infinite
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