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A sudden idea
Frank tells us how the idea for Sputnik came to him.
  1. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  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. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Our Tower reading
    06:12
    Our Tower reading
  10. Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
    03:47
    Reading of The Squirrels Who Squabbled
  11. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  12. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  13. Myths and Monsters
    11:48
    Myths and Monsters
  14. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  15. Being Children’s Laureate
    05:08
    Being Children’s Laureate
  16. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  17. Kiran’s writing process
    05:08
    Kiran’s writing process
  18. A question from Twitter
    01:07
    A question from Twitter
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