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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  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. Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
    01:05
    Would any of your characters make a good therapet?
  10. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  11. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  12. Chae is Dr Who
    05:39
    Chae is Dr Who
  13. Emily's Books
    02:27
    Emily's Books
  14. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  15. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  16. Schools questions
    09:55
    Schools questions
  17. There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
    03:53
    There’s Nothing Faster Than a Cheetah
  18. Favourite book
    00:45
    Favourite book
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