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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
    06:15
    Questions from schools
  9. Children’s Laureate
    03:24
    Children’s Laureate
  10. Introducing us to new historical figures
    02:35
    Introducing us to new historical figures
  11. Tom on his illustrations
    05:00
    Tom on his illustrations
  12. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  13. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  14. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  15. Dogs in space
    01:29
    Dogs in space
  16. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  17. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
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