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A novel in verse
Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  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. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  10. About Our Tower
    04:05
    About Our Tower
  11. Persistence
    01:24
    Persistence
  12. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. Writing in Scots
    02:48
    Writing in Scots
  15. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  16. He Had a Little Sticker
    01:25
    He Had a Little Sticker
  17. Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
    06:54
    Reading The Gruffalo in Scots
  18. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
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